| Kenroku-en | |
|---|---|
| 兼六園 | |
 The Kotoji-tōrō, a two-legged stone lantern that is one of the most well-known symbols of the Kenrokuen | |
  Location in Japan | |
| Type | Japanese garden |
| Location | Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan |
| Coordinates | 36°33′43″N 136°39′45″E / 36.561944°N 136.6625°E |
| Created | 1620s |
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.[1] 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. Spread over nearly 25 acres, features of the landscape include meandering paths, a large pond, several tea houses, and one of Japan's oldest fountains.[2] First opening to the public in 1871, the garden was later designated a National Site of Scenic Beauty in 1922, and subsequently received status as a National Site of Special Scenic Beauty in 1985.[3] The grounds are open through paid admission year-round during daylight hours.[4]
- ^ Nitschke, Gunter (1991). Japanese Gardens. Germany: Taschen. p. 306. ISBN 3-8228-0556-4.
- ^ Ishikawa Prefecture. "Park Map: Kenroku-en". Ishikawa Prefecture Japan. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ Ishikawa Prefecture. "History: Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en Garden". Ishikawa Prefecture Japan. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ Ishikawa Prefecture. "Guidance: Kenroku-en". Ishikawa Prefecture Japan. Retrieved April 13, 2023.