A Beautiful and Famous Garden in the Heart of Kanazawa

#traveldiaries #100waysoftravel Considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens, Kenrokuen Garden is a must-visit location in Kanazawa. The name Kenrokuen means “having six factors”, representing the attributes which bring out the garden’s stunning beauty: spaciousness, tranquility, artifice, antiquity, water sources and magnificent views.The garden has an area of 11.4 hectares and is located on the heights of the central part of Kanazawa next to Kanazawa Castle. The Maeda family, who ruled the Kaga Domain (the present Ishikawa and Toyama areas) in feudal times, maintained the garden from generation to generation. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful feudal lords' gardens in Japan. Expansive traditional Japanese garden that is being maintained impeccably. There are many spots of historical significance which are denoted and explained in the park’s pamphlets, available at all the entrances. Tickets are 300 yen per person as of June 2024, and card payments are accepted at the entrances. There are multiple tearooms, vending machines and restrooms inside the park, as well as many benches that offer a respite for tired feet. The park has many interesting bird species, we were also fortunate to see a majestic crane. The park closes at 6 pm in summer, but monuments inside close an hour or two earlier.