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Shoko Shuseikan Museum, Kagoshima

#16 among attractions in Kagoshima

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Shoko Shuseikan Museum

Facts and practical information

Shoko Shuseikan is a museum located in Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima, Japan. It was opened on May 22, 1923 as part of the Shuseikan project initiated by Shimazu Nariakira, the 28th head of the Satsuma clan. Currently operated by Shimadzu Kogyo, the museum exhibits historical documents related to the Shimadzu family, Satsuma faceted glass, Satsuma porcelain, and other items. The main building was built in 1865 and is a National Important Cultural Property. It is adjacent to Senganen Garden. It was the first Western-style stone building in Japan to use arches.

In 2015, it was registered as a World Heritage site as the machine shop of the "Old Shuseikan", which constitutes the "Industrial Revolutionary Heritage of Meiji Japan: Iron and Steel Making, Shipbuilding, and Coal Industry".

Coordinates: 31°37'2"N, 130°34'35"E
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Kagoshima Japan

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Shoko Shuseikan Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kagoshima City Aquarium, Shiranami Stadium, Amu Plaza, Sengan-en.

  • kagoshima city aquarium1.6 miSW
  • shiranami stadium kagoshima3.7 miS
  • amu plaza kagoshima3 miSW
  • sengan en kirishima yaku national park~220 ftE
  • kagoshima arena2.7 miSW
  • ishibashi park kagoshima1 miSW
  • museum of the meiji restoration kagoshima2.8 miSW
  • terukuni jinja kagoshima2.2 miSW
  • kagoshima city museum of art2 miSW
  • reimeikan kagoshima1.8 miSW
  • shiroyama observation point kagoshima2.1 miSW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get to Shoko Shuseikan Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shoko Shuseikan Museum:

Train
  • Kagoshima (33 min walk)

Tram
  • Kagoshimaekimae • Lines: 1, 2 (35 min walk)

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