Kanazawa Castle
金沢城
Kanazawa Castle offers rebuilt historic structures, including unique turrets, and relaxing gardens.
What it is
- Castle of the Maeda family, rulers of the Kaga domain.
- Built in 1580, rebuilt after many fires.
What to see
- Rebuilt turrets, including the diamond-shaped Hishi-Yagura.
- Panoramic views over Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa city.
- Connecting storehouse built with traditional woodworking methods.
- Grassy lawns for relaxation and recreation.
- Gyokuseninmaru Garden, a traditional-style garden.
When to go
- Daily free walking tours from March to December.
- Saturday free walking tours in January and February.
In detail
Kanazawa Castle was home to the Maeda family during their rule of the Kaga domain (present-day Ishikawa and around). The castle was built in 1580 and has suffered many devastating fires, most recently in 1881. However, some buildings have been faithfully rebuilt.
The rebuilt structures include two tall turrets with panoramic views over Kenrokuen Garden and the city of Kanazawa. The Hishi-Yagura turret is diamond-shaped rather than rectangular, a display of the Kaga domain’s wealth and engineering prowess. The two turrets and connecting storehouse were constructed by traditional woodworking methods, but equipped with an elevator and stairlift for added accessibility.
The grassy lawns inside the castle walls draw residents and visitors for relaxation and recreation. Gyokuseninmaru Garden, a traditional-style garden, is located on the castle grounds.
Volunteer guides give free walking tours of the castle daily from March to December, and on Saturdays in January and February.
Text: 観光庁 地域観光資源の多言語解説文データベース. Reproduced unchanged. The notes above were written from that text by Japan Gems.
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