Kenrokuen was built in the seventeenth century as part of a villa for the lord of the Kaga domain and is now one the “three great gardens” of Japan. It was opened to the public following the Meiji ...

KANAZAWA–Despite a devastating New Year's Day earthquake in the prefecture, foreign visitors to the famed Kenrokuen garden here have topped 500,000 for the first time, setting a new record. Thanks to ...

Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of three famous gardens in Japan designated as especially scenic. It is open to the public free of charge for a week when the cherry ...

KANAZAWA -- Kenrokuen, known as one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, was lit up on a trial basis on Nov. 16 prior to a seasonal night viewing event here, creating a colorful, tranquil scene.

It is regarded as one of Japan's Three Greatest Gardens along with Mito's Kairakuen and Okayama's Korakuen. From the 17-19th century, Kenrokuen was created by the wealthy Maeda Clan lords of the Kaga ...

Overtourism is spoiling the country’s traditional draws – but its Three Great Gardens offer an opportunity to escape the crowds Danielle Demetriou moved from London to Japan in 2007. After 15 years in ...