It is mid-March before I know it, and April will bring the cherry blossom season.
Kenrokuen will be illuminated free of charge in conjunction with the blooming of the flowers.
The lights look good on the cherry blossoms
The best time to view the cherry blossoms is usually from early to late April. About 40 species of cherry trees, including higan cherry, someiyoshino, and yamazakura, brightly color the park.
Among them, the Kenrokuen kumagai and Kenrokuen kikuzakura in late April are rare varieties, so look for them if you visit during this time!
Event Details
| Event Name | Kanazawa Castle & Kenrokuen Garden Four Seasons Story (Cherry Blossom Viewing Season) 2022 |
| Period | Held in conjunction with the blooming of cherry blossoms |
| Opening hours (Kenrokuen) | 7:00～21:30 |
| Venue | Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle Park |
| Address | 1, Kenroku-cho, Kanazawa City (see map outside front) |
| Parking | Not available (please use nearby toll parking lots) |
| Lighting hours | Kenrokuen: Sunset – 21:30 Kanazawa Castle: Kahokimon, Hishi Yagura, etc.: 9:00 – 16:30 (reception until 16:00) |
| Open area | Kenrokuen：All areas are open both day and night Kanazawa Castle Park: All areas are open during the daytime, except for the Honmaru and its surrounding area at night. |
| Admission fee | Kenrokuen: Free Kanazawa Castle: Fee is required to enter the Hishi Yagura (water chestnut tower), etc. |
| Contact | Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Management Office (076-234-3800) |
