In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Kanazawa Castle telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Kanazawa Castle:

1
Ishikawa Gate
The most prominent historic entrance to Kanazawa Castle, featuring a bridge that spans the moat leading to the watchtower.
2
Hishi Yagura Tower
A three-storey watchtower standing 17 metres tall, known as the 'diamond tower' for its diamond-shaped internal pillars.
3
Hashizume-mon Tsuzuki Yagura Tower
A three-storey watchtower and command post positioned above the rear gate.
4
Gojukken Nagaya Storehouse
A two-storey samurai weapons storehouse measuring 50 metres in length.
5
Sanjukken Nagaya Storehouse
A two-storey warehouse tower built in 1858 and designated as a National Cultural Property.
6
Armeria Tsurumaru Soko
A Meiji-era arsenal storehouse with earthen walls, housing military equipment and uniforms.
7
San-no-maru
A vast open space that once served as the residential quarters of samurai.
8
Ni-no-maru
The second line of defence of the castle, enclosed by a 530-metre perimeter wall.
9
Hon-maru Forest
The former principal enclosure of Kanazawa Castle, which once housed the keep.
10
Kahoku Gate
One of the three principal gateways to the castle, rebuilt in 2010.
11
Hashizume-mon Gate
A masugata gate complex featuring an entrance gate, guardhouse, and earthen-walled enclosure.
12
Gyokusen'inmaru Garden
A 17th-century garden faithfully reconstructed within the castle park, originally created for the enjoyment of the feudal lord.

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Practical information

1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0937, Japón

Opening hoursMonday: 08:00 - 17:00 Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00 Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00 Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 Friday: 08:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday: 08:00 - 17:00

♿Wheelchair accessible

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Editorial summary

Castillo del siglo XVI reconstruido, famoso por el extenso jardín que lo rodea, con visitas guiadas.

— Google

Google Maps reviews of this place

Reviews posted by visitors on Google Maps.

Cecilia García Roca

El jardín de Kenroku en es un parque muy amplio y agradable, perfecto para pasear en familia, incluso con un bebé. Tiene un lago monísimo que le da un toque especial, y hay varias casas de té, pero la que da al lago, particular es ideal para hacer una pausa y relajarse de verdad. Si vas con carrito, es factible: solo tienes que fijarte en el camino, porque hay zonas con escaleras, pero también rutas alternativas sin ellas. Además, al salir por el lado que baja hacia la estación, llegas a un templo pequeño y encantador que le pone el broche final a la visita. Un plan redondo si buscas naturaleza, paz y un paseo bonito en Kanazawa.

Amaray Sol Martinez

Ideal para caminar, respirar aire puro y sacar fotos.

kari one

Uno de los castillos más bonitos de Japón rodeado por amplios jardines propios y pegado al Kenroku en. Algunas ventanas recuerdan a la armadura de un Samurai. Merece la pena entrar a visitar su interior donde te explican las técnicas de construcción y la historia. Están de obras de restauración .

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