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Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa

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Explore the natural scenery and nooks and crannies in Kenrokuen Garden, a sprawling park that once served as the outer gardens of Kanazawa Castle. Ponds, bridges, and teahouses punctuate the grounds, full of blossoming trees and walking trails. Look for Japan's oldest fountain, which operates via natural water pressure, and for Flying Geese Bridge, made of eleven individual stones that mimic geese flying in formation. A pedestrian way outside the garden's paid entrance is lined with picturesque shops and restaurants. Before you head to Kanazawa, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Kanazawa trip maker website, to make sure you see all that Kanazawa has to offer, including Kenrokuen Garden.
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  • By CVDP158
    Absolutely loved Kenrokuen! One of my favourite spots in my entire trip. Beautiful garden with so many scenic spots that I fell in love with. Visiting in autumn was perfect. Would 100% braving the...  more »
  • By Rockeee
    We visited during November 2019 to catch the extraordinary autumn colours, which were breathtaking, especially with the reflections in the water. Every vista was a photo opportunity. Many of the...  more »
  • By Thious
    Some might say that most Japanese garden look alike, go and tell it to then man who has seen Kenroku-en  more »
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