Not only is Kenrokuen Garden included in Japan’s top 100 spots to view cherry blossoms, but also one of three noted gardens in Japan (the other two are Korakuen in Okayama and Kairakuen in Mito). Cherry blossoms in the garden boast broad and unusual varieties. Sitting on mats to have picnic or enjoy sakura is not allowed in the park.
Admission: free during sakura season (one to two weeks); 310 Yen ordinarily
Number of sakura trees: 420
The age of trees:
Variety: Yoshino cherry, Sphaerantha cherry, Fugenzo cherry and Ukon cherry
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Kenrokuen Garden
Cherry blossom viewing period: early April
Best time to view in 2019: early April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): early April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: not available
How to visit
Access: Take the Kanazawa Right Loop Bus from bus stop #7 or the Kenrokuen Shuttle Bus from bus stop 6, and get off at Kanazawa Station’s East Exit Bus Terminal.
Address: 1 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Japanese address: 石川県金沢市兼六町1
