Kenrokuen in Kanazawa, the foremost of Japan's three great gardens

📖 Historical Origins Kenrokuen, a garden that was first constructed in 1676 and underwent nearly two centuries of sculpting, finally opened its doors to the public in 1871. It was not only the private courtyard of the Kanazawa domain lord but also a circuit-style garden that combines six attributes of a perfect landscape: spaciousness, seclusion, artifice, antiquity, water courses, and panoramas. The name Kenrokuen comes from the Song dynasty poet Li Gefei's 'Record of Famous Gardens of Luoyang,' signifying that the garden's scenery possesses the combined beauties of the six ideal garden attributes. 🌸 Seasonal Changes From the blooming plum blossoms of early spring to the snow-laden pine trees of winter, Kenrokuen showcases the beauty of each season. In spring, cherry blossoms form a cloud-like canopy of pink; in summer, red and white lotuses compete for beauty in the ponds; in autumn, maple leaves turn fiery red, lighting up the entire garden; in winter, the snow-laden branches of pine trees display the power and beauty of nature. 🏞️ Garden Scenery The garden is home to over 150 varieties of trees and flowers, including pines, maples, plums, and cherries, as well as orchids, chrysanthemums, and swallow-wort. Pavilions and towers are interspersed among them, creating a typical Japanese traditional garden landscape. ⭐️ Special Recommendation Don't forget to visit the oldest fountain in Japan located within the garden. Built at the end of the Edo period, it uses the principle of terrain differences to create a spectacular water jet up to 3.5 meters high. 💡 Travel Tips ✈️ A direct flight from Shanghai to Nagoya takes just over 2 hours. Currently, China Eastern Airlines operates 5 round-trip flights daily from 'Shanghai to Nagoya,' totaling 35 round-trip flights per week, which is very convenient! 🚄 After arriving in Nagoya, you can take the Shinkansen to Kanazawa. The Hokuriku Shinkansen Tsuruga branch line opened on March 16, 2024, providing even more convenience for traveling to Kanazawa~