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Kanazawa Castle Park 金沢城

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2010

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Visiting Kanazawa Castle Park today

  • What it is: Grounds of the Maeda clan's castle, with the rebuilt Hishi Yagura turret and Gojukken Nagaya storehouse, plus original Ishikawa Gate.
  • Getting there: From Kanazawa Station East Exit, bus stop 7: Kenrokuen shuttle bus about 15 minutes.
  • Hours: Park 7:00–18:00 (1 Mar–15 Oct), 8:00–17:00 (16 Oct–Feb). Hishi Yagura and Gojukken Nagaya 9:00–16:30.
  • Admission: Park free. Hishi Yagura/Gojukken Nagaya ¥320 adults, ¥100 ages 6–17; ¥500 combined with Kenrokuen.
  • Tip: The 2024 Noto earthquake damaged several stone walls; a viewing route at Imoribori shows repairs to the Honmaru south wall.
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Cherry blossom in April; Gyokusen-inmaru garden is lit up on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Checked against: Kanazawa Castle Park – Opening hours (Ishikawa Prefecture) · Kanazawa Castle Park – Facility hours and fees · Stone wall restoration – Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen. Check opening times and prices before you go.

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