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Kenrokuen Garden

Kenrokuen Garden · 兼六園

Explore Kenrokuen's garden paths between ponds, pavilions and hills. Walk beside the water and follow paths among trees. Visit for a relaxed garden walk in Kanazawa.

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Visitor information

Address

石川県金沢市兼六町1

1 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0936

Map location

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Admission

Regular individual admission is JPY 320 for ages 18 and older and JPY 100 for ages 6–17. Visitors aged 65 and older enter free with identification. Check official guidance for group, resident and event fees or reductions.

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Opening hours

Hours are 07:00–18:00 during 1 March–15 October, with last entry at 17:30; and 08:00–17:00 during 16 October–the end of February, with last entry at 16:30. The garden opens year-round; teahouse hours and closing days are separate.

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What to see at Kenrokuen Garden

Walk around ponds and pavilions

Explore the ponds, then follow paths towards pavilions and hills. Paths continue among the trees for an unhurried garden visit.

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How to get to Kenrokuen Garden

Take the right loop from Kanazawa Station east exit bay 7 to Kenrokuen-shita/Kanazawa Castle, then walk about 5 minutes to Katsurazaka entrance (桂坂口). Mayumizaka entrance (真弓坂口) is closer to Hirosaka/21st Century Museum stop. The stops lead to different garden entrances; choose your stop first.

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Visiting tips

Choose paths suited to your group

The garden has steps, gravel paths and slopes. Choose sections your group can walk comfortably.

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Tickets for Kenrokuen Garden

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Questions about Kenrokuen Garden

Can I enter Kenrokuen free early in the morning?

Free early opening is available before regular paid hours. Specific entrances and exit conditions apply; check official visiting guidance first for an early-morning visit.