Kenrokuen Garden is a magnificent garden located in
Kanazawa. Renowned throughout Japan as one of the country’s Three Great
Gardens, Kenrokuen means “Garden Combining Six Features”, referring to the
spaciousness, seclusion, artificiality, antiquity, broad views and abundant
water throughout the garden.
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| Tea house seen from across a lake in Kenrokuen Garden. Source: JNTO |
The garden is a work of art. It took over 170 years to
build, and the 105,000 square meter garden is full of hidden nooks to explore
and discover. Kenrokuen is also home to Japan’s oldest fountain, not to mention
a 300 year old tea house, and the Kotjo-toro lantern, emblem of the city of
Kanazawa and the garden.
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| A beautiful stream flows through Kenrokuen Garden Source: JNTO |
Kenrokuen is designed for strolling round. Some of the
walking trails lead to higher ground, from where you can see the whole garden.
With a huge variety of plants and trees, the garden is designed to look
beautiful regardless of season. Even winter has something unique and beautiful
to offer, as the trees in the garden are protected by yuki-tsuri, ropes which
are used to support the trees, and prevent the branches breaking under the
weight of winter snow. These ropes create beautiful geometric patterns, which
make the journey worthwhile!
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| Kenrokuen Garden in winter with yuki-tsuri Source: JNTO |
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