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Kanazawa's Kenrokuen Park spans 104,915 square meters and is one of three of Japan's National Treasures being designated as a "Place of Scenic Beauty" in 1985. The other two Scenic Beauty Treasures are Kirakuen at Mito in Ibaraki Prefecture, and Korakuen at Okayama in Okayama Prefecture. Kenrokuen Park is the outside garden of Kanazawa Castle and is reached by the way of the Ishikawamon Gate (one of three "Imperial Gates") at the north entrance to the park. Kenrokuen was commissioned by the Maeda Tsunanori and his successors from 1676 to the mid 1850's. Kenrokuen's name is taken from the Chinese book entitled "Famous Park Chronicles and means: garden (en), furnished (Ken), with six (roku) elements, those being: vastness, seclusion, artifice, antiquity, flowing water and majestic views.
Another highlight is the Kotoji Lantern, symbol of the park, situated along the banks of the expanded (in the 1700's) Kasumigaike pond, with its Turtle (shaped) Island. Kenrokuen Park is a four seasonal park, with vivid fall colors, golden cones hanging from trees during the snowy winter, the effervescent beauty of sakura (cherry blossums) in spring, the beautiful green of trees and cooling waters of summer. You can view a gallery full of pictures by clicking here, a separate window will open. I hope you enjoy the pictures. | ||
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