Japan Kanazawa | Kenrokuen Garden Admission Ticket
- One of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, covering approximately 11.4 hectares, featuring iconic landscapes such as Kasumigaike Pond, the Kotoji-toro lantern, and snow-covered pine trees.
- Enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, lush moss in summer, autumn foliage, and winter snow-hanging, with unique scenery throughout all four seasons.
- Flexible-date ticket: Valid for entry on any date within 6 months of purchase, making it convenient to coordinate with your overall Kanazawa travel plans.
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| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Attraction type | History & culture, Ecology & conservation, Traditional house experience |
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－Kenrokuen Garden－
Located in the heart of Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, adjacent to Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen is a strolling-style daimyo garden created by successive lords of the Kaga Domain over nearly two hundred years during the Edo period. Along with Okayama's Korakuen and Mito's Kairakuen, it is ranked as one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan and was designated a National Special Place of Scenic Beauty in 1985. The garden's name is derived from a classic Chinese landscape theory, which states that an ideal garden must possess six essential attributes: spaciousness, seclusion, artifice, antiquity, water-courses, and panoramas. Kenrokuen is one of the very few gardens that embodies all six qualities simultaneously.
Step inside and stroll along the winding stone paths to admire the Kasumigaike Pond reflecting the sky, the Kotoji-toro lantern—the iconic symbol of the garden—and the Karasaki Pine, which is over 200 years old. The Yugao-tei teahouse, scattered within the garden, was built in 1774 and is the oldest surviving structure in the park. You can take a break here to enjoy matcha and sweets, soaking in the leisurely atmosphere of Edo culture. Every winter, the sight of gardeners setting up 'yukitsuri' (rope attachments) to support pine branches against the snow becomes the most iconic winter scene in Kanazawa, attracting many travelers who visit specifically for this spectacle.
You can reach the Kenrokuen-shita bus stop in about 15 to 20 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station. Around Katsurazaka, just outside the garden exit, there are many dabang and souvenir shops offering matcha and gold-leaf soft-serve ice cream, making for a perfect end to your visit.
The painting depicts the iconic twin stone lanterns of Kenrokuen Garden standing beside Kasumi Pond, with the surrounding trees reflected in the pond, creating an elegant composition.
Looking into the park from the side entrance of Kanazawa Castle, pink cherry blossoms form a flower corridor covering the stone-paved walkway, providing a visual reference for visitors in spring.
The autumn foliage of the maple and keyaki trees on the southeast side of the garden is displayed, with the golden-red hues creating a striking contrast with the traditional garden stone path.
The landscape features a snow-hanging installation where gardeners use ropes to support pine branches, creating a unique seasonal scene in the snow-covered garden of Kanazawa.
Purchase Notice
- Entry Rules and Precautions -
- This ticket is for admission to Kenrokuen Garden. It does not include food and drinks at the teahouses (Yugao-tei and Shigure-tei) within the garden, nor does it include admission fees to buildings inside Kanazawa Castle. Please refer to on-site announcements for any related fees.
- Please present your e-ticket at the ticket window upon entry; all accompanying passengers must arrive together before queuing to enter; please do not enter in batches and then rejoin each other.
- Electronic ticket holders and on-site ticket buyers use the same entry queue; there is no separate priority lane.
- Please follow the instructions of the staff inside the park to avoid affecting other visitors.
- Depending on the ticket category, you may be required to show identification; failure to do so may result in a ticket price adjustment or refusal of entry.
- Seniors aged 65 and above can enter the park for free upon presentation of a government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's license, etc.) without purchasing a ticket; this ticket is not applicable to those aged 65 and above who are eligible for free admission.
-Operations Announcement-
- Business hours may vary and some facilities, exhibitions or services may be temporarily suspended; please refer to official announcements before departure.
- In case of severe weather such as typhoons or special social circumstances, the park may be temporarily closed; if the park is closed, please refer to the latest official announcement.
- Admission is free on the following specific dates, and no additional payment is required with this ticket. However, the ticket validity period will still be calculated as usual without compensation: Million Koku Festival (early June annually), Old Obon Festival (August 14-16), Culture Day (November 3), New Year's Eve (December 31-January 3), and Cherry Blossom Viewing Season (late March to early April, subject to change depending on cherry blossom conditions). Please refer to official announcements for detailed free admission dates.
Reminders
Business hours may vary and some facilities, exhibitions or services may be temporarily suspended; please refer to official announcements before departure.
Depending on the ticket category, you may be required to show identification; failure to do so may result in a ticket price adjustment or refusal of entry.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Experience Location
Location Name: Kenrokuen
Address: 1 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0936 JapanMarch 1 to October 15: 07:00 – 18:00 (last entry at 17:30)
October 16 to the end of February: 08:00 – 17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
During specific periods such as cherry blossom season and autumn foliage season, there will be nighttime light shows (the park will be open at night). Please refer to the official announcement for the exact times.
In principle, the park is open year-round; however, it may be temporarily closed in case of safety concerns such as typhoons or severe weather, or in special social circumstances. Please check the official announcement before you go.
