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Kenrokuen
Kenrokuen · Kenrokuen Garden · 兼六園
Follow Kenrokuen’s paths between ponds, pavilions and hills. Walk beside the water, then explore paths among the trees. Choose it for a leisurely garden walk in Kanazawa city.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
General individual admission is JPY 320 for ages 18 and above and JPY 100 for ages 6–17. Visitors aged 65 and above enter free on presenting identification. Check the official visitor guide for group, local-resident and event fees or concessions.
Opening hours and closed days
From 1 March to 15 October, hours are 07:00–18:00 with admission until 17:30. From 16 October to the end of February, hours are 08:00–17:00 with admission until 16:30. The garden opens year-round; teahouses have separate hours and closing days.
What can I see at Kenrokuen?
Walk among ponds and pavilions
Explore the ponds, then follow paths towards pavilions and hills. Paths continue among the trees, letting you explore the garden at your own pace.
How to get to Kenrokuen
Take the right loop from Kanazawa Station east-side stand 7. Alight at Kenrokuen-shita/Kanazawa Castle and walk about five minutes to Katsurazaka entrance (桂坂口). Mayumizaka entrance (真弓坂口) is nearer if alighting at Hirosaka/21st Century Museum. These stops lead to different garden gates; choose your stop first.
Access by Kenrokuen entrance Hokutetsu loop bus stops and fares
Before you visit
Choose comfortable walking sections
The garden has stairs, gravel paths and slopes. Choose routes suited to your group’s mobility.
Book admission to Kenrokuen
Check the visit date, included areas and cancellation conditions on the booking page before choosing a ticket.
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Questions about Kenrokuen
Can I visit Kenrokuen free early in the morning?
The garden has free early-opening access before regular paid visits. Entrances and exit conditions differ, so check the official visitor guide before planning an early visit.
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