Kenroku-en
兼六園 · 가나자와시
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Kenroku-en2:31
Welcome to Kenroku-en, a site of unparalleled aesthetic significance and one of the 'Three Great Gardens of Japan,' alongside Kairaku-en in Mito and Koraku-en in Okayama. To understand Kenroku-en is to understand the zenith of…
Listen in the app2The Iconic Kotoji Lantern and Rainbow Bridge2:01
We begin at perhaps the most recognized vista in all of Kanazawa: the Kotoji Lantern. This stone lantern is unique among Japanese garden features due to its two legs of unequal length. …
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As we continue our stroll, we encounter the magnificent Karagasaki Pine, arguably the most celebrated tree in Kenroku-en. This black pine was grown from a seed brought from Karasaki on the shores of Lake Biwa by the 13th Maeda…
Listen in the app4Kasumiga-ike Pond — The 'Mist-in-the-Air' Centerpiece1:57
We now stand along the shores of Kasumiga-ike, the central and largest pond of Kenroku-en, covering over 5,000 square meters. The name translates to 'Mist-in-the-Air Pond,' a poetic reference to the ethereal atmosphere created by…
Listen in the app5The Meiji Monument and the Bronze Yamato Takeru1:56
Climbing slightly toward a higher plateau in the garden, we encounter the Meiji Monument, dominated by a large bronze statue of the legendary prince Yamato Takeru. This monument is of significant historical interest as it was the…
Listen in the app6The Fountain — Japan's Oldest Natural Pressure Water Feature1:57
Descending back toward the lower levels of the garden, we find a feature that highlights the Maeda clan's fascination with both traditional aesthetics and Western technology: the fountain. Constructed in 1861, it is considered…
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No visit to a traditional Japanese garden would be complete without experiencing a tea house, and Uchihashi-tei is one of Kenroku-en's most beautiful. This teahouse is unique because it is built partially over the water of the…
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As we conclude our journey through Kenroku-en, I hope you have gained an appreciation for the profound intellectual and artistic effort that went into the creation of this landscape. We have traversed a site where every stone,…
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What is Kenroku-en?
Kenroku-en is a place in 가나자와시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 가나자와시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 16 min 12 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.5619, 136.6625 |
| Last updated |
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