This beautiful park contains one of the top three celebrated gardens in Japan. The name Kenrokuen literally translates to “garden combining …
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Mar 1, 2025
Visited in January and enjoyed the beautiful gardens. I do think it would have been better in a different season or covered in snow. We missed snow in Kanazawa by a week and I think it would have bee…Full review by andrewjenny
Feb 9, 2025
After a long day of traveling, and touring the historical areas of Kanazawa, our tour group finally made it to Kenrokuen Garden, one of the Big 3 of Japan. While only having only a little over an 1 …Full review by Khyron82
Feb 7, 2025
Stunning gardens and a must see on any visit to Kanazawa. Gardens are so well kept and peaceful, easy way to spend a day and see some historyFull review by stuart w
When JHW_Nn said "..only a few plum blossom trees out,..", what do he mean? The blossom is thinning as it approaches the end of plum blossom season or there aren't many plum blossom trees? I will be there 15/Mar and hope to be able to see plum blossom. Cross my fingers. Anybody has any idea what is situation of plum blossom by 15/Mar.
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Thanks everybody, cross my fingers that I be able to see both plum & cherry blossom. FYI - I will be Kanazawa/Takayama mid-March & Kyoto end of March.
is this a good place to go by car?they have parking lot?
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There is parking there but not that convenient. Unless you have special transportation needs would suggest the bus or taxi. Depending on where you are staying a taxi may be …
There is parking there but not that convenient. Unless you have special transportation needs would suggest the bus or taxi. Depending on where you are staying a taxi may be cheaper than parking too.
how long roughly does it take to stroll round the garden?
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Probably one hour is enough. Leave some time for the souvenir shopping and tasting of gold leaf ice cream nearby. Or move next door to Kanazawa Castle for traditional Japanese …
Probably one hour is enough. Leave some time for the souvenir shopping and tasting of gold leaf ice cream nearby. Or move next door to Kanazawa Castle for traditional Japanese architecture!
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