Former Kagoshima Foreign Engineer's Residence
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Elegant 19th-century Western-style home built for British textile engineers in Kagoshima.
Also known as the Ijinkan, this elegant wooden building was constructed to house British engineers invited to Kagoshima. It is a rare, pristine example of early Western style architecture in Japan. The wrap around veranda provides a charming view of the surrounding landscape.
This building is located right next to the Sengan-en garden, making it an easy and worthwhile addition to your itinerary.
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