Kenrokuen Garden

Kenrokuen Garden
Destination: Kanazawa

Morning: We begin our exploration of Kanazawa with a panoramic tour of this historic city.
Between the 16th and 18th centuries, Kanazawa was a prosperous castle town in the domain of Kaga, ruled by the Maeda Family, and it has been one of the cultural centers of Japan ever since. Located on the coast of the Japan Sea, Kanazawa was spared much of the destruction that World War II brought to the country. It is famous today for its unique architecture, exquisite Kaga-style handcrafts—including silk-dyeing and lacquerware—delicate regional cuisine, and the Kenrokuen Garden, one of the most treasured in Japan. We start our tour with a visit to this very garden, opened to the public in 1875 and one of the most visited garden spots in all of Japan. Here, we’ll have the opportunity to admire garden landmarks such as the mid-18th century Kaisekito Pagoda, the two-legged stone lantern of Kotoji Touro, and the placid waters of Kasumi Pond.Weiterlesen