Gyokusen-immaru Garden
Gyokusen-immaru Garden
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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GIZMOKI
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan4,708 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This is a restored garden from the residence of the lord of Kanazawa Castle. You can stroll around the pond, and the famous stone walls made of tanzaku stones are also found here. There is a place in the management office where you can enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweets, so you can take your time enjoying your tea while admiring the garden. The tea served in Kutani and Ohi ware dishes was exceptional.
Written May 11, 2024
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HARTONO T
Medan, Indonesia966 contributions
Dec 2019
This beautiful small park with pond is one of the well preserved park inside the castle park. A few steps up and down in order to reach the park from the castle and if you are in wheelchairs then you can reach this park from Ohori dori avenue. A tea pavilion just facing the small pond to enjoy the beauty. Worth a visit and it is free. During night time the garden is litted up and more beautiful..
Written January 4, 2020
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Rainne_T
Singapore, Singapore547 contributions
Feb 2023
Visited in Feb 2023 early in the morning. It's a very picturesque little garden, not huge, but absolutely beautiful and well maintained. Definitely worth a quick visit especially if you already have Kanazawa Castle on your itinerary.
Written June 4, 2023
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kosan417
Kamagaya, Japan961 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
This garden is a reproduction of remains from the Edo period based on historical documents.
The stone waterfall, stone walls, pond and trees are cleverly arranged, and the views are great, making for a pleasant stroll.
Depending on the season, the garden is lit up at night, so I'd like to go at night next time.
The stone waterfall, stone walls, pond and trees are cleverly arranged, and the views are great, making for a pleasant stroll.
Depending on the season, the garden is lit up at night, so I'd like to go at night next time.
Written May 3, 2024
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JJulie42
Paris, France21 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
We went to the rest house to take in the view while enjoying a green tea and it was really worth it! It is 720Y for a tea and a pastry, that you have in the tea house on tatamis in front of the garden. Very peaceful (we had the room for ourselves!). No need to book in advance.
Written August 16, 2019
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,390 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
This place is a national treasure, it really is! What an utter gem. Located inside the castle grounds it is a beautiful garden, only restored in 2015 after being neglected since 1868. It had been used in all its glory since it was first designed in 1634 but fell away after years of neglect. The recent work has restored it to it's full glory.
It's a gorgeous little garden with a little waterfall, bridges, beautiful trees, shrubs and manicured lawns. Its many paths are simply a delight to stroll around.
Special mention has to go to the wonderful ladies in its tea house that serves just as much as a tourist information office. They offer maps, advice about what to do, information about the garden and general chat and good cheer.
A truly wonderful place.
It's a gorgeous little garden with a little waterfall, bridges, beautiful trees, shrubs and manicured lawns. Its many paths are simply a delight to stroll around.
Special mention has to go to the wonderful ladies in its tea house that serves just as much as a tourist information office. They offer maps, advice about what to do, information about the garden and general chat and good cheer.
A truly wonderful place.
Written July 2, 2019
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T-SGlobetrotters
Preston, UK4,119 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
The gardens put on a free sound and light show each evening until around 9pm lasting until 1st December. The programme runs on a 7 minute cycle and during the period it is running there are four different themes representing each of the season’s. There is also a covered area to view during inclement weather. Worth seeing if in the area.
Written November 12, 2018
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Josi S
London, UK216 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This was a lovely garden which we saw on the way to the castle. The tea ceremony was beautifully done, and the cake they gave you was delicious. The rest was welcome as tourists have to do so much walking!
Written August 12, 2018
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Peeter P
Mississauga, Canada897 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We passed through the Garden on our trip from the Omaya Shrine to the Kanazawa Castle. This Garden was originally the private garden of the Maeda. Although small, it is beautifully arranged with ponds and a hillside. We were provided with a nice talk, in English, explaining the rice ropes that are installed on the trees in November and removed in March. These ropes are the scaffolding that holds the winter protective covers for the trees. This technique is a trademark of Kanazawa.
Written March 12, 2018
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DCTravelers69
Fort Collins, CO703 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
Very pretty small garden but perhaps I am
Smitten because we happened upon the full moon harvest festival and had a light show with music as the moon was rising. It was lovely.
Smitten because we happened upon the full moon harvest festival and had a light show with music as the moon was rising. It was lovely.
Written October 7, 2017
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