Kanazawa Castle

Kanazawa Castle (金沢城) is a historic castle located in the city of Kanazawa, Japan. The castle was first built in 1583 by the Maeda clan, who ruled the region during the Edo period (1603-1868). The castle complex covers an area of approximately 26 hectares and includes several buildings, gardens, and defensive structures.

The main building of Kanazawa Castle, known as the Hishi Yagura, is a six-story tower that served as a watchtower and command center during times of war. Other notable structures within the castle complex include the Gojikken Nagaya, a long warehouse used for storing weapons and supplies, and the Hashizume-mon Tsuzuki Yagura, a gatehouse that protected the castle’s main entrance.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), the castle was partially destroyed, and many of its buildings were lost. However, several structures were reconstructed in the 20th century, and the castle complex was opened to the public as a park in 1996.

The castle also includes several gardens, including the Gyokusen-en Garden, which features a large pond and a variety of seasonal flowers and trees. The castle park is a popular destination for picnics, cherry blossom viewing, and other outdoor activities.

Getting there

From Kanazawa Station to Kanazawa Castle:

Bus	Kanazawa Station ↓ Bus Number 18 ↓ 8 minutes (5 stops) Korimbo Bus Stop ↓ Walk about 9 minutes ↓ Kanazawa Castle (Cost 210 yen)
Walk	About 30 minutes (2.1 km)

Details

Hours	March 1st to October 15th / 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM October 16th to February 28th / 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission	Adults: 320 yen Children: 100 yen
Phone	+81 76-234-3800
Address	1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0937
Official Website	https://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kanazawajou/e/

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