Kenroku-en in Kanazawa is consistently ranked among Japan's three finest traditional landscape gardens, and its autumn season rivals even its celebrated winter yukitsuri. More than 180 species of trees, including maples, ginkgos, cherry, and zelkova, provide successive waves of colour from late October through November. The garden's iconic stone lantern reflected in Kasumi Pond becomes one of Japan's most photographed autumn compositions. Special evening illumination events are held during peak koyo, allowing visitors to experience the garden's crimson and gold palette after dark in a uniquely magical atmosphere.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Late October to Late November
- Region
- Chubu
- Prefecture
- Ishikawa
- City
- Kanazawa
Highlights
- ◆One of Japan's three most celebrated classical landscape gardens
- ◆Iconic Kotoji-toro lantern reflected amid autumn foliage
- ◆Special evening illuminations during peak koyo season
- ◆Over 180 tree species providing rich colour variety
- ◆Central Kanazawa location within walking distance of Higashi Chaya