Kenroku-en Garden

One of Japan's three great gardens in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. This strolling garden was created over 180 years by the Maeda clan of Kaga Domain, named for combining six landscape elements. Winter yukitsuri snow protection is Kanazawa's iconic seasonal sight, and the garden offers beauty in every season.

An iconic Edo-period Japanese garden in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture and one of Japan's three most celebrated gardens. Designed as a rinshin kaiyū-shiki (stroll) garden embodying 'rokuki' (six kinds of beauty), its 6.5-hectare landscape features ponds, waterfalls, and tea houses. Attracting approximately 1.8 million visitors annually, it represents the pinnacle of Japanese garden aesthetics.

An Edo-period representative garden in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Construction began in 1676 by Kaga Domain and took approximately 200 years to complete. Recognized as one of Japan's three great gardens. Its harmonious composition featuring ponds, streams, bridges, and lanterns is highly acclaimed. Attracts over 4 million visitors annually.

A contemporary art museum in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, opened in 2004. Embodies a revolutionary museum model integrating art with daily life. Features iconic works including Ryoji Satoh's installations and the famous 'Swimming Pool.' Attracts over 1 million visitors annually, establishing itself as Kanazawa's premier contemporary art institution.

One of Japan's Three Great Gardens located in Kanazawa. This strolling garden built by Kaga domain lords in the Edo period offers beauty in every season. Its yukitsuri (snow-protection ropes) scenery is an iconic winter image of Kanazawa.

One of Japan's Three Great Gardens located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. A strolling garden pond-centered landscape created between 1676 and 1871 during the Edo period. The 13-hectare site incorporates artificial hills, ponds, waterfalls, and tea houses, offering distinct seasonal presentations. The complete walking route spans approximately 4.5 kilometers. Renowned for cherry blossoms in spring and snow-weighted branch displays in winter, it attracts approximately three million annual visitors. In 2009, it earned three Michelin Guide stars as a masterwork of Japanese garden design.