Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden, symbols of Kanazawa.
Each is as beautiful as a picture. And when the lights are added to the picture, it is a perfect sight to see.
It would be so wonderful if there was a dusting of snow or something.
Event Summary
There are several wintertime traditions, but the lighting up of Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden is not to be missed.
| Event Name | Four Seasons at Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden – Winter |
| date | January 28 (Fri.) – February 12 (Sat.), 18 (Fri.), 19 (Sat.) |
| Opening Hours | 17:30～20:45（Closes at 21:00） |
| Location | Kenrokuen Garden (Kenroku-cho 1), Kanazawa Castle (Marunouchi 1-1) |
| Charge | free |
| parking lot | Pay parking in the vicinity |
| inquiry | Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden Management Office：076-234-3800 |
Actually, we hold them six times a year.
The name of the event is 「Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Four Seasons Story」, so you would think it would be held four times a year in spring, summer, fall, and winter… but in fact it is held six times a year.
| cherry blossom viewing season | End of March – beginning of April Held for 7 days to coincide with the blooming of Someiyoshino cherry trees. From sunset to 21:30. |
| spring | End of April – beginning of May Held in conjunction with GW. The lights look great against the fresh greenery. |
| early summer | Early June Held in conjunction with the “Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival” held on the first Saturday of the month. |
| summer | Late July to mid-August Lights up well with fountains, waterfalls, and other watery scenery. |
| autumn | Early to late November The contrast between the beautiful autumn leaves and the Karasaki pine trees hung with snow is spectacular. |
| winter | End of January – Mid-February The quintessential lighting up of Kenrokuen Garden. The lighting up in the winter scenery is fantastic. |
Saturday is an added treat
On Saturdays during the festival, there will be concerts and soup offerings, so you might feel like you’re getting something out of it.
◆Light-up Concert
- Dates: January 29 (Sat), February 5 (Sat), 12 (Sat), 19 (Sat)
- Time: ① 19:00 – ② 20:00 – (about 15 minutes each time)
- Place: Kenrokuen Garden (Uchihashi-tei)
- Contents: Guitar by Hajime Tatemi (1/29, 2/12), Shamisen by Akihiro Ichikawa (2/5, 2/19)
◆「Kaga lotus root soup」 served
- Dates: February 5 (Sat), February 12 (Sat), February 19 (Sat)
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ~
- Location: Next to Hasuike-mon Gate, Kenrokuen Garden
- Content: Original soup served at Kenrokuen under the supervision of the Vegetable Sommelier Community
- Number of meals: limited to 200 for each day
Enjoy the pure fantasy of the lights, music, food, and more. Enjoy the elegant scenery that can only be seen on a winter night when the air is clear and clear!
