Most beautiful garden in the world

Kenrokuen Garden

No matter what season you attend Kanazawa, a visit to Kenrokuen Garden isn't to be missed.In spring, you approach the doorway via an avenue of cherry blossom trees gently shedding their blossoms sort of a pinkish-tinged snowfall.
In summer, the greenery, with irises dancing on the soda water , may be a welcome shake daily hustle and bustle and warmth .

About Kenrokuen 

Kenrokuen wont to be the outer garden of the nearby Kanazawa Castle and there has been a garden on the location since the late 1600's. it's said to possess been begun by the 5th Maeda lord, Tsunonori Maeda. the first garden was called Renchi tei, but was almost entirely burned-out in 1759, was restored within the 1770's and have become referred to as Kenrokuen in 1822.


The site has greatly changed since then, because the villa buildings were later torn right down to create a way larger garden space, which remained the private garden of the Maeda family, not fully hospitable the general public until 1874. sometimes now, it feels as if it's gone to the other extreme - at peak times, coachloads of tourists swarm round the main pond, taking pictures ahead of the famous Kotoji two-legged lantern and hear guides telling them through the megaphone about the "peace and tranquility" of the garden.

Features of Kenrokuen

Kenrokuen is big, covering over 11 hectares (almost 25 acres) so in spite of being one among Japan's hottest tourist attractions, you're usually ready to find a corner only for yourself. one among the simplest places to get back is at the highest of either of the 2 small hills within the garden - Yamazaki yama is at the rear of garden as you are available past the Kasumiga ike (pond) and keep walking straight on.

Yamazaki yama features a lovely little shelter and bench (useful if it's raining) where you'll look down through the trees. the opposite is Sazae yama, reached by a winding path up to the side of Uchihashi tei (tea house). only a few visitors make the trouble to climb over here and you'll have wonderful views over the pond, the tea house and therefore the Kotoji-toro stone lantern at the far end of the pond. In winter when the leaves aren't so thick, you'll see right down Capitol Hill into the town of Kanazawa and onto the river. the sole people here are usually those sketching or just contemplating peacefully.


However, you cannot hide from people all day. The garden offers tons to ascertain and a good area to wander round, although i might still recommend an early morning or late afternoon/evening visit to urge the foremost out of it (especially in spring and winter when the opening hours are extended.) The garden has various ponds, streams, fountains, bridges and teahouses also because the famous two-legged Kotoji-toro stone lantern, and therefore the carefully planted trees and flowers.