Kenrokuen (兼六園) is a beautiful Japanese garden located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, along with Kairakuen in Mito and Korakuen in Okayama.
The garden was first established in the 17th century, during the Edo period, and has since been expanded and improved upon over the centuries. It covers an area of 11 hectares and features a variety of landscapes, including hills, ponds, streams, waterfalls, and bridges.
One of the highlights of Kenrokuen is the Kotojitoro Lantern, a traditional Japanese lantern made of stone and considered a symbol of the garden. It is located on the edge of Kasumigaike Pond, which is one of the largest ponds in the garden.
In addition, Kenrokuen Garden is home to Japan’s oldest existing fountain, which spouts water using only the difference in the height of the water table. The garden also features a variety of trees, including cherry, plum, and maple, which make it a popular destination for cherry blossom and autumn foliage viewing.
The garden is open to the public year-round, with different flowers and trees in bloom depending on the season. Visitors can also enjoy traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and other cultural events held within the garden.
Getting there
From Kanazawa Station to Kenrokuen Garden:
| Bus | Kanazawa Station ↓ Bus Number 18 ↓ 10 minutes (6 stops) Hirosaka-21st Century Museum Bus Stop ↓ Walk about 6 minutes ↓ Shizuoka Station (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 Reception closes 30 minutes before closing time. |
| Admission | Adults: 320 yen Children: 100 yen |
| Phone | +81 76-234-3800 |
| Address | 1 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0936 |
| Official Website | https://kenrokuen.or.jp/information/?stt_lang=en |
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