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Kanazawa Castle Park

Travel Guide - Kanazawa Castle Park

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Kanazawa Castle has been the residential castle of the Maeda family since Toshiie Maeda first entered the castle in 1583 and basic fortifications began. In 1881 all the castle walls apart from Ishikawa-mon Gate, were destroyed by fire. Finally, over period of 3 years, three structures Hishi-yagura, Gojukken-nagaya, and Hashizume-mon Tsuzuki-yagura were restored in 2001. They are the largest scale wooden castle structures built since the Meiji Period (1868 – 1912) in Japan.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • 7:00 - 18:00 (March – October 15)
  • 8:00 - 17:00 (October 16 - February)
  • Hishi-yagura, Gojukken-nagaya, Hashizume-mon Tsuzuki-yagura: 9:00 - 16:30 *admission until 30 minutes before closing

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • Admission Free
  • Hishi-yagura, Gojukken-nagaya, Hashizume-mon Tsuzuki-yagura: 310 yen (General, Adult)
  • Hishi-yagura, Gojukken-nagaya, Hashizume-mon Tsuzuki-yagura: 300 yen (Child)

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 10 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by the #11, #12, #91 bus. Get off at Kenrokuen-shita Bus stop.

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 1-1, Marunochi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa, 920-0937
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Confais @GConfais - 2019-10-24
13 days in #japan. Day 4

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EmerGreen Tank @orangeetank2 - 2019-10-21
Before Toyama for #morningmusume concert 2019-10-20 I stopped by Kanazawa and Saw the castle site park and beautifu… https://t.co/YfWnueuedU
clare donnellan @galwaygirl73 - 2019-10-08
Such a fun day at Kanazawa Castle park, lots of old stuff to yell at the kids not to touch while being soothed but… https://t.co/8H6yvx20gW
Warren Balmaceda @wacksdotcom - 2019-10-01
Top 5 Must See Places in Japan
1. Himeji Castle
2. The Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple
3. Hiroshima Peace Memorial… https://t.co/aQ6qg4Nj5z
Pop Japan @PopJapan2015 - 2019-09-22
Kanazawa Castle served as the residence of the powerful Maeda lords from 1583 to 1869.

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#Castle #JapaneseCastle
Howei 63 @route66hw - 2019-08-14
@_chakixx_ I ' m excited !? 😊🤟🎸
On your recommendation
Beautiful Kanazawa Castle
Park 🏯⛩😊🙋‍♂️🇩🇪 https://t.co/wVv8cPvVZw
epicure @epicure18756941 - 2019-07-18
金沢城址公園。
Kanazawa Castle Park.
From 1583 to the end of the Edo period, it was the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan, l… https://t.co/S7066sGjqz
ネルたん🍮 @runelapin - 2019-07-05
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The kind forest lady of Kanazawa Castle park ♡ I will continue to care and nurture my family and all who come… https://t.co/By5ZqIsoLF
gil canales @tahoegil - 2019-07-02
you can find several views of kanazawa from Utatsuyama Park...did you see the castle? #nofilter #kanazawa #ishikawa… https://t.co/pf7OT3vZPE
Chris Ferrer/HornSection @chrisferrerhorn - 2019-06-24
Nice day hanging out at Kanazawa Castle Park with this fella, our bass player from Brazil. Paulo Gustavo check out… https://t.co/4WZ4oG61HK
wataru travels ✨🕊 @TravelsWataru - 2019-06-21
And afternoon walk + ice cream ar Kanazawa Castle Park~ https://t.co/aIuxDu5x9o
TourGuideAkiko @tourguideakiko - 2019-06-04
Between Katsurazaka and Hasuikemon, there is a laid-back, relaxing cozy café with nice view near Kanazawa castle pa… https://t.co/Q8YN6ONrR8
cfMC FEROX @cfmceroz - 2019-06-01
Kanazawa is probably my favorite place in Japan. it's a samurai town that didn't get blown up in the war, but also… https://t.co/lQxmYzpX4h
Deborah Mantle @deborahjmantle - 2019-05-16
#kanazawa Castle Park covers 20 plus acres & includes a useful (for nature) mix of manicured & wilder areas #japan… https://t.co/rk2i2tz1vf
Deborah Mantle @deborahjmantle - 2019-05-16
Note to self: Buy Mark Brazil's 'Birds of Japan' field guide. Spent hour trying to ID a bird I heard then saw in… https://t.co/9wwdPD4c62
Deborah Mantle @deborahjmantle - 2019-05-16
Other wildlife in #Kanazawa Castle Park today: red Helen butterfly (Papilio helenus); Asian Swallowtail (Papilio xu… https://t.co/NCaQG0bfBO
Deborah Mantle @deborahjmantle - 2019-05-16
The 'green heart' of #Kanazawa: Kanazawa Castle Park, in centre of city, is full of history, trees & birds… https://t.co/MXT08f5fDq
Tim Glaser @tjglaser - 2019-04-11
@Hojowameeat @TheCosmicCake Oh, I didn't go up to the castle in Kanazawa. we stayed there for 3 nights in the old s… https://t.co/6b0IJ8x5fp
17's Ange in 🇯🇵 Sleepless in 🌌 @coldartistg - 2019-03-23
Day 8: Kanazawa ⛲🏯
I arrived at noon and went through Omicho market, before heading to the Castle Park for a guided… https://t.co/vDZOPOwyYs
Japan Hoppers @JapanHoppers - 2019-03-05
Kanazawa Castle Park is a park focused around Kanazawa Castle, built in 1583. Kanazawa Castle was used as a residen… https://t.co/fghZfifIz9
Reza Tanamas @orionsza - 2019-02-26
It was the 2nd day in Kanazawa and it was bright morning day. Strolled around the Kanazawa Castle Park area. IMHO,… https://t.co/NS07H9GNJX
Chocolate Khunnoli @SomeoneYuMiss - 2019-02-24
@trashulie @elise_jwy kanazawa is famous for its gold leaf production, and has a large park with castle that remind… https://t.co/bCC4TqkoWL
Kristen Abroad | Travel blogger @kristenabroad - 2019-02-10
Yes, I'm doing my castle pose, no, that's not actually a castle behind me. Well, the walls are part of one. This i… https://t.co/5zXnvwnkL7
Kristen Abroad | Travel blogger @kristenabroad - 2019-02-10
Yes, I'm doing my castle pose, no, that's not actually a castle behind me. Well, the walls are part of one. This i… https://t.co/bJEMrymJF3
Samurai@JWWM @JapanWireless - 2019-02-06
Kanazawa castle park & Kenrokuen Winter lightup is until Tuesday, 19 of February.

By the way, Kanazawa is Onsen he… https://t.co/RLWZpdB915
Peak Experience Japan @Peak_Japan_EN - 2019-02-04
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[13Apr-25Apr] the small group tour from Tokyo to Kyoto via Snow monkey park, Matsumoto cast… https://t.co/UJ6OHLshXM
KAGATOBI NY @KagatobiNY - 2019-01-09
https://t.co/QIbRbNdQ1b January 08, 2019 at 06:12PM Dezome-Shiki, New Year Firefighters Ceremony has become a clas… https://t.co/OMket5PyDG
KAGATOBI NY @KagatobiNY - 2019-01-09
Dezome-Shiki, New Year Firefighters Ceremony has become a classic New Year event at Kanazawa Castle Park in Kanazaw… https://t.co/9CrNW9M3wk
KAGATOBI NY @KagatobiNY - 2019-01-09
Dezome-Shiki, New Year Firefighters Ceremony has become a classic New Year event at Kanazawa Castle Park in Kanazaw… https://t.co/wVbXTfbu8H
Lisa Sometimes @MsLisaSometimes - 2018-11-04
Today was spent exploring Kanazawa Castle Park, the 21st Century Art Museum, and Kenrokuen - all beautiful! Althoug… https://t.co/zmFvXdiDFL

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