Gyokusen-immaru Garden
Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan
Peaceful Japanese garden with a traditional Japanese wooden bridge. Stroll around the garden on the way to Kanazawa castel.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Gyokusen-immaru Garden1:41
Welcome to the Gyokusen-immaru Garden, a breathtaking sanctuary of landscape design nestled within the western walls of Kanazawa Castle. As your guide, I invite you to step into a space that was once the private playground of the…
Listen in the app2The Central Pond and Path — A Floating World1:33
The focal point of Gyokusen-immaru is its central pond, designed in the 'kaiyu-shiki' or strolling style. This pond is not merely a body of water; it is a mirror reflecting the surrounding castle walls and the sky above. …
Listen in the app3The Stone Walls — A Geological Masterpiece1:32
One of the most unique features of Gyokusen-immaru is its dramatic use of stone walls as a backdrop. In many Japanese gardens, the perimeter is hidden by trees or hills, but here, the massive stone walls of the castle are…
Listen in the app4The Waterfall and Rock Formations — Symbolic Cascades1:35
In the corner of the garden, a beautiful waterfall spills over a carefully arranged set of stones into the central pond. This waterfall, known as 'Karetaki' or a dry waterfall in some interpretations, or as an active water…
Listen in the app5Gyokusen-inmaru Teahouse — The Art of Observation1:32
Perched on a slight elevation overlooking the pond is the reconstructed Gyokusen-inmaru Teahouse. This structure is essential to the garden’s purpose, as daimyo gardens were meant to be experienced not just by walking, but by…
Listen in the app6Lady Gyokusen and the Maeda Legacy — A Personal History1:27
The garden's name provides a direct link to the personal history of the Maeda clan. Lady Gyokusen, or Gyokusen-in, was the daughter of the powerful lord Oda Nobunaga and the wife of the second-generation Kaga lord, Maeda…
Listen in the app7Evening Illumination — A Symphony of Light1:34
On weekend evenings, the Gyokusen-immaru Garden undergoes a dramatic transformation through its unique illumination program. This is not a static lighting setup; it is a carefully choreographed show that uses light and shadow to…
Listen in the app8Closing1:32
As our journey through Gyokusen-immaru Garden comes to an end, I hope you feel a sense of the profound peace and historical richness that this space offers. We have walked in the footsteps of the Maeda lords, explored the…
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What is Gyokusen-immaru Garden?
Gyokusen-immaru Garden is a place in Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 26 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.5653, 136.6573 |
| Last updated |
