Kenrokuen Garden兼六園
Kenroku-en Garden, located outside the gates of Kanazawa Castle, is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. One of its most striking features is the large artificial pond called Kasumigaike, with Horai Island located near the center. The pond is often seen as symbolizing the sea, and Horai Island as a sacred island out at sea, where an ageless hermit with miraculous power was believed to reside. This symbolism represents long life and eternal prosperity for the lord. The garden was developed by the Maeda clan between 1620s and 1840s.
Highlights
The oldest fountain in Japan, operating by natural water pressure
Yūgao-tei
A teahouse, the oldest building in the garden.
Shigure-tei
A rest House that was originally built by the 5th lord Tsunanori.
Kaiseki Pagoda
Karasaki Pine, planted from seed by the 13th lord Nariyasu from Karasaki
Opening Hours
8:00 - 17:00
Admission
Adults: 320¥
Children: 100¥
Address
1 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Getting There
- 30 minutes walk from Kanazawa Station (金沢駅)
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