Kenrokuen Garden Tourism

Kenrokuen Garden, located in Kanazawa, Japan, is one of the country’s Three Great Gardens, renowned for its beauty and historical significance. Spanning approximately 11.4 hectares, it was developed over two centuries, starting in the 1620s, as the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle. The garden's name, Kenrokuen, means 'Garden of the Six Sublimities,' referring to the six essential attributes that create a perfect garden: spaciousness, serenity, venerability, scenic views, subtle design, and coolness. Its meticulously designed landscape features various trees, ponds, waterfalls, bridges, teahouses, and stone lanterns, with the Kotojitoro Lantern being the most iconic symbol of the garden. Paths meander through the diverse flora, which displays a spectacle of seasonal changes, from cherry blossoms in spring to the yukitsuri, which are ropes attached in a conical array to branches of trees to support them under the weight of snow. The garden exemplifies a harmonious balance between man-made structures and natural beauty, offering a tranquil escape from the modern world and a glimpse into the sophisticated aesthetics of feudal lords’ landscape gardening.