A Kanazawa winter tradition
‘Yukitsuri’ is a technique for protecting folliage from heavy snowfall that is carried out all throughout Kanazawa. The branches are held in place with ropes to prevent them from breaking under the weight of the heavy snow particular to the Sea of Japan side of the country.
At Kenrokuen Garden, this work is carried out from November 1 to mid-December. Come and view this unique winter scene for yourself.
Information
- Date
- November 1 - mid December
- Time
- 07:00 - 18:00
(08:00 - 17:00 for October 16 until the end of February) - Venue
- Kenrokuen Garden
- Address
- 1 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
- Price
- Kids (age 6-17) ¥100
Adults (18+) ¥320
Senior citizens (65+) Free (show of ID recquired) - Parking
- None
- Contact
- Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden Management Center
- Phone
- 076-234-3800
