Kanazawa Japan- featuring Kanazwa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden.

Kenrokuen Garden.

Is rated as one of the 3 most beautiful gardens in Japan, it covers over 30 acres and borders Kanazawa Castle. Translated 'Kenrokuen' means "a garden that combines the 6 aspects of a perfect garden."
The garden was once the property and private garden, of the feudal lord who controlled the region from Kanazawa Castle, it was opened to the public in the 1870's.

An Island connected to the main pond

The stone Lantern is designed as a Japanese Karp(fish) and the huge pond behind signifies an ocean.

Japanese Garden Bridge

Man-made Waterfall and Ponds

Fountain powered by the natural water pressure formed from the main pond

Bamboo Poles used to support the huge overhanging shaped branches, from breaking under the weight of winter snow

Flow and Form

Irises in Flower, along the man-made stream.

Stylized Shrine gate and Stone Lantern, on tranquil island

KANAZAWA CASTLE.

Built by the Maeda family around 1600, they ruled the local area for around 280 years. The Castle has been built and rebuilt over hundreds of years and was recently partially restored. The Castle is surrounded by moats and has many defensive systems built into its walls and design. The main Castle was destroyed by fire and has not been rebuilt, though many of its walls and Defensive features have been restored.

Ishikawamon Gate
Was rebuilt in around 1750 and it is regarded as an important cultural asset.

Defensive Wall and Turret.

Internal Gate and bridge, with defensive bolt holes in the wall above Moat

Kanazawa Castle Park

Dinner in Kanazawa

We found a little back street restaurant, and enjoyed some really amazing and fresh Sashimi and Sushi.

Nigiri Sushi

Extra Sashimi

Kanazawa Station
The Red Color Tsuzumi Gate is modeled on Japanese traditional Drums or Tsuzumi

We really enjoyed our visit to Kanazawa, it was a highlight of our recent trip to Japan.

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