Kanazawa Castle Park
Sports Recreation
4.2 (10659 reviews)
Reconstructed 16th-century castle famous for its extensive surrounding garden, with tours.
1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0937, Japan
+81 76-234-3800
Did You Know?
Generations of Residence
The Maeda family, who built the castle in 1583, resided there for fourteen generations until 1869.
Unique Feature
Kanazawa Castle boasts the biggest variety of stone walls among all castles in Japan.
Adjacent Beauty
The castle is located right next to the renowned Kenrokuen Garden, which was once its private outer garden.
Recent Reconstruction
The Nezumita-mon Gate, a former entrance, was reconstructed in 2020 and offers free access to its upper floors with historical displays.
Highlights from Reviews
• beautiful grounds
The park features expansive, well-kept grounds with stunning architecture and serene atmosphere.
• proximity to Kenroku-en
The castle park is conveniently located next to Kenroku-en Garden, allowing easy access to both attractions.
• peaceful atmosphere
The park offers a calm and relaxing environment, perfect for leisurely walks and enjoying nature.
• free admission
Entrance to the park grounds is free, making it an accessible attraction for all visitors.
• historic architecture
The park showcases well-preserved and reconstructed traditional Japanese castle architecture with impressive craftsmanship.
