Kenrokuen Garden Japan

Kenrokuen Garden

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This beautiful park contains one of the top three celebrated gardens in Japan. The name Kenrokuen literally translates to “garden combining …

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Nov 5, 2024
Every time we are in Kanazawa we make a bee line for these stunning gardens. This time of the year they also open them at night and they are simply stunning. Check for the opening times and just … Full review by 391grantt
Oct 31, 2024
This garden is absolutely gorgeous and well-maintained, with the fall colors starting to peek through. The water features really add to the charm, with reflections that make for amazing photo spots. … Full review by Farnaz M
Oct 20, 2024
Tip: if you are 65 or over and show your passport, entrance is free! And such a wonderful garden. Beautifully curated. We saw the gardeners trimming the pines, and removing single blades of grass fr… Full review by norm3vc
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Hi, Can you bring food in from the outside and eat it inside the garden?
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I am pretty sure it is allowed. Saw many picnics going on.
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When JHW_Nn said "..only a few plum blossom trees out,..", what do he mean? The blossom is thinning as it …
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When JHW_Nn said "..only a few plum blossom trees out,..", what do he mean? The blossom is thinning as it approaches the end of plum blossom season or there aren't many plum blossom trees? I will be there 15/Mar and hope to be able to see plum blossom. Cross my fingers. Anybody has any idea what is situation of plum blossom by 15/Mar.
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Changes in the weather impact the trees, so it varies from year to year. I don't know how much rainfall they have had or how warm it has been this year, but last year I was there on …
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Changes in the weather impact the trees, so it varies from year to year. I don't know how much rainfall they have had or how warm it has been this year, but last year I was there on April 12th and it was near the end of the cherry blossom season. Hopefully they will start a little earlier this year and be right at the peak of the blossoming, good luck!
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Hello, i couldnt find info on the Winter illumination of the garden for 2019. Will there be any light up every year? Thank you.
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They had the lanterns in the garden when I went there this year in February but I don’t know if they have every year?
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is this a good place to go by car?they have parking lot?
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There is parking there but not that convenient. Unless you have special transportation needs would suggest the bus or taxi. Depending on where you are staying a taxi may be …
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There is parking there but not that convenient. Unless you have special transportation needs would suggest the bus or taxi. Depending on where you are staying a taxi may be cheaper than parking too.
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how long roughly does it take to stroll round the garden?
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The time it takes to stroll around the garden will vary depending primarily on your interest in appreciating the features of the garden and the weather. I would suggest a minimum of …
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The time it takes to stroll around the garden will vary depending primarily on your interest in appreciating the features of the garden and the weather. I would suggest a minimum of one hour. I could easily spend four hours there on a nice day.
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