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Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden: Free Cherry Blossom Viewing

An event where you can enjoy Kanazawa's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots

Kenrokuen Garden is open free of charge and illuminated for a limited time during the cherry blossom season. Why not enjoy Kanazawa's most famous cherry blossom locations at night?

Information

Date
April 2 – April 8, 2026
Time
07:00–21:30
*Light-up starts at sunset
Venue
Kenrokuen Garden
Address
1 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Price
Free
By Public Transportation
About 3 minutes by foot from the Kenrokuen Garden・Kanazawa Castle Park bus stop (No.RL6 or LL9) on the KANAZAWA LOOP BUS route.
Parking
None
Contact
Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden Management Center
Phone
076-234-3800

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