Natural Scenery
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| Kenrokuen Garden |
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 Address:
Kenrokumachi1-4, Kanazawa-shi
Admission: Adult - ¥300, under 18 - ¥100
Open: 7:00 - 18:00 (Mar. 1 - Oct. 15)
8:00 - 16:30 (Oct. 16 - Feb 28)
Closed: Open all days
Access: JR Kanazawa Stn. /Bus/15-min. ride
/Kenrokuen-shita Stop/1-min. walk
TEL: 076-234-3800
FAX: 076-234-5292
URL: http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/english/top.html
Along with Kairakuen in Mito City and Korakuen in Okayama City, Kenrokuen is one
of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, where the characteristics of the
"Kaiyurinsen" Style from the Edo Period still remains inside the garden today.
Kenrokuen was built by the 5th lord of the Kaga Clan Tsunanori in 1676 (Enbo 3),
and it took about 170 years to finish. Kenrokuen, meaning "having six factors",
was given the name because of the 6 attributes that bring out the perfect landscape
of the garden: spacious, tranquility, artificial, antiquity, water fountains and
magnificent view from the mountain. It has many attractions such as the lanterns,
Gankobashi Bridge and the Kasumigaike Pond. One can also enjoy the beautiful sceneries
of the four seasons such as Cherry blossoms, Iris fields, autumn foliage and Yukitsuri. |
| Seisonkaku Villa |
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Address: 1-2 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa-shi
TEL :076-221-0580
FAX :076-221-0593
Admission: Adult - ¥700, Junior High & High School Students: ¥300 Children
under 12 - ¥250
Open: 09:00-17:00 (Entry Open till 16:30)
Closed: Wednesdays (Closed on Thursdays if Wednesday happens to be a National
Holiday); 12/29 - 01/02
Access: JR Kanazawa Stn./Bus/Dewa-machi (Kokuritsu Byo-in) Stop/2 min. walk(one
can also enter from Kenrokuen Garden)
URL: http://www.seisonkaku.com/english/index.html
Designated as a National's Important Cultural Asset, the Seisonkaku Villa was
built by the 13th lord of the Kaga Clan, Narinaga Maeda, in 1863 (Bunkyu 3) at
the corner of Kenrokuen Garden. Constructed for Lord Narinaga's mother, Shinryuin,
the Villa is a 2-story building with wooden roofs, where the first floor was constructed
in the Shoin style, and the second floor in the Sukiya style. The garden with
beautiful colors and nature surrounding the Villa is also designated as one of
the national attraction spots. |
| Kanazawa Castle Ishikawa-mon
Gate |
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 Address:
1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa-shi
Access: Right next to Kenrokuen-shita Bus Stop
TEL: 076-234-3800
FAX: 076-234-5292
Illumination Hours: 18:00-22:00
Symbolizing the castle town of Kanazawa, this impressive structure stands to the
east of the remnants of Kanazawa Castle facing Kenrokuen Garden. The Gate has
the stonewall amidst the rich natural greenery evokes the grandeur of the region's
ancient prosperous days, and the night time illumination lends a sense of fantasy
to the area. The Gate was built as a "Masugata-mon", where the entrance is an
iron gate and the inner walls were built with stones, along with constructions
such as the 2-story Hishi Yagura and Tamon for weapon storage. During the early
stage of Meiji Period, most constructions inside the castle were destroyed by
fire and only the Ishikawa-mon Gate was left. In September 2001 (Heisei 13), historical
wooden structures such as the Hishi Yagura and the Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura
were restored and the area was renovated to become a castle park. |
Hishi Yagura, Gojikken Nagaya,
Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura
(Kanazawa Castle Park) |
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 Address:
1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa-shi
TEL: 076-234-3800 / FAX:076-234-5292
Admission: Free entrance into the park
Admission to Hishi Yagura:
Adult - ¥300 under 18 - ¥100
Open: Park 07:00-18:00 (3/1-10/15)
08:00-16:30 (10/16-end of February)
Hishi Yagura 09:00-16:30 (Entry Open till 16:00)
Closed: Park: All days
Hishi Yagura: 12/29 - 01/03
Access: Right next to Kenrokuen-shita Bus Stop
URL: http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/english/top.html
Being the castle resided by the Kaga Clan, the ruins of Kanazawa Castle was repaired
and the area was renovated and turned into a castle park. Historical wooden structures
inside the park such as the Gojikken Nagaya and the Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura
were restored as well.
The Hishi Yagura, the Gojikken Nagaya and the Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura were
restored by professionals using traditional Japanese construction methods after
they were destroyed over 120 years ago. These buildings are of the largest scale
of historical wooden structures that were built after the Meiji Period. |
| Nishida Family's Garden:
Gyokusen-en |
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 Address:
8-3 Kosho-machi, Kanazawa-shi
TEL: 076-221-0181 / FAX: 076-221-0381
Admission: Adult - ¥500, High School Students - ¥400, Elementary & Junior
High Students - ¥350, Admission with Green Tea Sweets - ¥700
Open:09:00-16:00
Closed: Wednesdays(Thursdays if Wednesday happens to be a National Holiday); 12/11
- end of February
Access: JR Kanazawa Stn. West Exit/Bus #11 or #12/Kenrokuen-shita Bus Stop/1 min.
walk
Utilizing the natural geographical features of the area, Gyokusen-en was constructed
while making use of the landscape of Kenrokuen Garden in its design, producing
the elegance and beauty of this tea garden.
The garden was passed down for 4 generations by Naotaka Wakita, who served the
2nd lord of the Kaga Clan Toshinaga Maeda. The Korean Pine that was planted by
Naotaka is still extending out its branches with vibrancy. One can enjoy a cup
of tea in the tea room looking out to the magnificent view of this beautifully
designed garden. A tea-making course where one makes his/her own tea is also available
in the menu (tea with dry Japanese sweets - ¥500; tea with fresh Japanese sweets
- ¥700). |
| Higashi Chaya Teahouse District |
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 Address:
Higashiyama, Kanazawa-shi
Access: Asanogawa Ohashi-tsume Bus Stop/5 min. walk
Main Attractions:
- Shima Teahouse
Address: 1-13-21 Higashiyama, Kanazawa-shi
TEL:076-252-5675 / FAX:076-252-0777
Admission: Adult - ¥400 Children under 12 ¥300
Open:09:00-18:00 (open all year round)
URL: http://www.ochaya-shima.com/english/index.html
- Kaikaro Restaurant
Address: 1-14-8 Higashiyama, Kanazawa-shi
TEL/FAX:076-253-0591
Admission: Adult - ¥700 Children under 18 - ¥500
Open:09:00-17:00 (open all year round)
URL: http://www.hokuriku.ne.jp/kaikarou/(Japanese)
Near the Asanogawa Ohashi Bridge, this area shows the picturesque atmosphere of
the wooden lattice fronts of old geisha houses and restaurants, and was designated
as an Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Historic Buildings. One can
still hear the sounds of Shamisen and Taiko from teahouses echoing through the
streets in the evenings.
Inside the Higashi Chaya Teahouse District, there are buildings such as the Shima
and the Kaikaro teahouses that were constructed 200 years ago. Visitors can enjoy
a cup of green tea and Japanese sweets while drowning oneself in the unique atmosphere
inside one of these old geisha houses. |
| Nagamachi Samurai Houses |
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 Address:
Nagamachi, Kanazawa-shi
Access:5 min. walk from Korinbo Bus Stop
Main Attractions
- Ashigaru Shiryokan Soldiers Museum
(Free Entry)
Address:1-9-3 Nagamachi, Kanazawa-shi
TEL: 076-263-3640
Open:09:30-17:00 (Entry Open till16:30)
Open all days
- Nomura Family Samurai House
Address:1-3-32 Nagamachi, Kanazawa-shi
TEL:076-221-3553 / FAX:076-263-6531
Admission: Adult - ¥500, High School Student - ¥400, Elementary & Junior High
Student - ¥250
Open:08:30-17:30 (April - September)
08:30-16:30 (October - March)
Closed:12/26,27
URL: http://www.nomurake.com/
(Japanese)
The atmosphere of Kanazawa of the feudal times still lingers in this area where
old houses lined the streets that once belonged to Kaga Clan Samurais. The T-shaped
and L-shaped alleys are distinct characteristics of the feudal town, and the mud
doors and gates of the houses remains the same as they were 400 years ago. One
can definitely imagine how the town was like from the different structures, such
as the houses with samurai windows, and the mud walls under the yellow Kobaita
wooden roofs. The straw mats "Komo" that protect the mud walls from snow gives
out the real feeling of winter in Kanazawa.
Inside the Nagamachi area, one can also visit the Ashigaru Shiryokan, which was
a house that belonged to a soldier in the Kaga Clan. The Nomura Samurai Family
Residence is also open to the public so visitors can get a feel of what a Samurai's
daily lives were like during the feudal times. The garden inside the Nomura Residence
has trees over 400 years old as well as various lanterns, which received great
praises from overseas. |
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