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Audio Guide Kenroku-en Garden

4.4(36,215 reviews)
Duration: 40 min
Kenroku-en Garden
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About this place

One of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, renowned for its perfect combination of six essential elements: water, spaciousness, artifice, seclusion, antiquity, and panoramic vistas.

Practical information

1 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0936, 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
$Free entry
Wheelchair accessible
Official website+81 76-234-3800See more on Google Maps

Editorial summary

Uno de los 3 "jardines perfectos" de Japón, diseñado para mantener su belleza todo el año.

— Google

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Raiken Zero

Desde mi punto de vista, es el jardín más hermoso de Japón. Tiene una estructura especial, subes y bajas colinas, los jardines aparecen y desaparecen, caminas senderos rectos, curvos, está repleto de elementos que lo hacen ASIMÉTRICO y eso es importante en el jardín japonés ya que a donde mires, nunca va a ser la misma vista. Cada árbol está colocado en un lugar específico para dar una sensación distinta. Los colores de otoño son una cosa espectacular. De los lugares más hermosos de Japón.

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Foodie Capibara

Un jardín muy bonito en Kanazawa, es de las visitas obligadas junto con el distrito de Samurais y el de Geishas. El jardín tiene distintas secciones muy bien pensadas, por ejemplo, hay una zona con árboles más altos que dan la sensación de ser un pequeño bosque. El jardín está conectado con diversas salidas dependiendo del punto de interés turístico y cambia de color muy bonito en las distintas estaciones del año.

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Mari Palma

Un jardín impresionante, con estanques muy bonitos y muchos árboles antiguos que vale la pena ver y observar. Da mucha paz y tranquilidad. Recomiendo ir temprano para tener tiempo de ver todo. La entrada me costo 320 yen. Y hay cafeterías y casas de té dentro del recinto.

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Points included in this audio guide

1
Kasumiga-ike Pond

Kasumiga-ike Pond

The garden's principal pond, featuring a central island said to be home to an immortal hermit. Renowned for its expanse, it rivals the open sea in scale.

2
Kotoji-toro

Kotoji-toro

A stone lantern that stands as an iconic symbol of the garden, distinguished by its distinctive two-legged base that resembles the bridge of a traditional Japanese harp.

3
Pino Karasaki

Pino Karasaki

A celebrated black pine planted in the nineteenth century, its branches stretching across the lake and supported by wooden props rising from the water.

4
Sazae-yama Hill

Sazae-yama Hill

An artificial mound standing 9 metres high, featuring a winding spiral path to its summit. It offers outstanding views over the main pond.

5
Canal Tatsumi Yosui

Canal Tatsumi Yosui

A canal drawing water from the Saigawa River, winding through dense woodland in one of the garden's most picturesque areas.

6
Yamato Takeru Monument

Yamato Takeru Monument

Japan's first bronze statue, erected in 1880 and dedicated to the legendary hero Yamato Takeru. The monument features a commemorative plaque marking the Satsuma Rebellion.

7
Hisago-ike Pond

Hisago-ike Pond

A pond at the western edge of the park, featuring the Kaiseki Pagoda on a central islet.

8
Pagoda Kaiseki

Pagoda Kaiseki

A striking 4-metre stone structure situated on a small islet, of uncertain origin and one of the few elements to survive the great fire of 1759.

9
Midori-taki Waterfall

Midori-taki Waterfall

A modest waterfall standing 6 metres high, fed by waters from Kasumiga-ike pond. Its gentle sound carries to the neighbouring tea house, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

10
Yugao-tei Tea House

Yugao-tei Tea House

One of four tea houses within the park, built in 1774 and situated near the Midori-taki waterfall.

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10 points of interest included
  • 1.Kasumiga-ike Pond
  • 2.Kotoji-toro
  • 3.Pino Karasaki
  • 4.Sazae-yama Hill
  • 5.Canal Tatsumi Yosui
  • 6.Yamato Takeru Monument
  • 7.Hisago-ike Pond
  • 8.Pagoda Kaiseki
  • 9.Midori-taki Waterfall
  • 10.Yugao-tei Tea House

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