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Kanazawa Kenrokuen Garden

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Kenrokuen Japanese Garden

Kanazawa Kenrokuen Garden

Photo by Shizuko Mishima
Address: 1-4 Kenroku-machi Kanazawa-city, Ishikawa
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Access: Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station to Kenrokuen-shita Bus Stop.
Phone: 076-234-3800
Admission / Hours: Open: 7am-6pm (March-Oct.15) / 8am-4:30pm (Oct.16-Feb.) Admission: 300 yen (adults) / 100 yen (children)
*When the cherry blossoms in Kenrokuen are in full bloom, the garden is usually open for free.
Cherry Blossoms: Early April - Mid. April.
*Cherry blossom flowering dates vary every year. Please refer to cherry blossom forecast archives.
Website: Kenrokuen
Notes: Kenrokuen is one of the three most beatiful gardens in Japan. The origin of Kenrokuen garden goes back to 16th century. Kenrokuen has an area of 25 acres. It includes ponds, stone lanterns, tea house, samurai house, about 400 sakura trees, Japanese maple trees, and more. Cherry blossoms and fall leaves in Kenroku-en garden are so beautiful and attract lots of visitors.

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