Dates and times
Every Saturday and some national holidays from September 30 through November 25, 2023.
September: 30th,
October: 7, 8, 14, 21, 28
November: 3, 4, 11, 18, 23, 24, 25
Before October 14th: 19:00 – 20:45 (closing at 21:00)
From October 21: 18:00 – 20:45 (closing at 21:00)
Admission fee
Free of charge
Place
Kenrokuen garden and Kanazawa castle park in Kanazawa city, Japan.
From JR Kanazawa station, approx. 16 minute by Kanazawa Loop Bus (Right Loop) or local buses. Get off at [RL7] Kenrokuen-shita Kanazawa-jo bus stop.
Highlights of Kenrokuen Garden
Kenrokuen Garden is a typical stroll-around-ponds style garden with 8,200 trees, traditional stone lanterns, and old-fashioned bridges scattered throughout the vast park.
In November, trees in Kenrokuen hold their branches with ropes to protect them from the heavy snowfall of this region. The trees including the famous “Karasaki” pine trees are lit up and their reflection on Kasumigaike Pond is breathtaking.
From mid to late November, the autumn leaves of Kenrokuen are at their best, and the illuminated garden shines in golden colors.
Events
Every Saturday there is a mini-concert or background music broadcast by the pond. The music lineup includes traditional Japanese music, jazz, and classical music.
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