Japan Midokoro / Ishikawa Prefecture / Kanazawa / Kenroku-en
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture · Special Place of Scenic Beauty
Kenroku-en
- Nearest stationNomachi Station 1.8 km
- DesignationSpecial Place of Scenic Beauty, Place of Scenic Beauty
- Year1874 (founded)
Kenroku-en (Japanese: 兼六園; Garden of Six Attributes), located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, is a strolling style garden constructed during the Edo period by the Maeda clan. Along with Kairaku-en and Kōraku-en, Kenroku-en is considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan and is noted for its beauty across all seasons, particularly in winter.
From the Wikipedia article “Kenroku-en” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kenroku-en. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Nomachi Station, 1.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Year | 1874 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kenroku-en?
- Nomachi Station. It is 1.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kenroku-en a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Place of Scenic Beauty.
- When was Kenroku-en founded?
- In 1874.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Seisonkaku: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts: Chongkian (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kanazawa Shrine: Daderot (CC0), Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art: ほぶ (Public domain), National Crafts Museum: J o (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kaga-Honda Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
