Park & nature
Kenroku-en
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Kenroku-en, located in Kanazawa, is celebrated as one of Japan's three finest landscape gardens. Originally the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle, it was developed by the Maeda clan over generations. The garden's name means 'garden with six attributes,' referring to spaciousness, seclusion, artifice, antiquity, watercourses, and panoramic views. Visitors can stroll around the central Hisago-ike pond, admire the iconic Kotojitoro lantern, and explore teahouses like Shigure-tei. Each season brings a different beauty: cherry blossoms in spring, irises in summer, vibrant foliage in autumn, and snow-covered yukitsuri ropes in winter.
Don't miss
- The Kotojitoro stone lantern, a symbol of Kenroku-en, standing on two legs near the pond.
- The Meiji Kinenkan teahouse, offering matcha and sweets with garden views.
- The Kasumiga-ike pond and its surrounding seasonal flowers and trees.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Kenroku-en
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inKenrokuen Garden & Kanazawa Castle Walking Tour4.9★ · 27 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$23 per personSee dates →
Best full dayWorld Heritage Shirakawa-go and Experience Tours from Kanazawa5★ · 4,946 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$117 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleExplore Kanazawa Half Day Private Tour with Local Guide5★ · 119 travelers4–5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$142 per personSee dates →More attractions in Kanazawa