With its water features, bridges and variety of flowering trees that add beauty to any season, Kenrokuen is often described as one of Japan's most beautiful gardens.
Spared from World War II air raids and the major natural disasters that have affected other Japanese cities, Kanazawa on the western coast is home to some of the country's best-preserved architecture from the Edo period. Sites like Kanazawa Castle, Seisonkaku Villa and Myoryuji Temple are popular among visitors, as are the Higashi Chaya geisha district and Nagamachi Samurai District. Plus, no trip to Kanazawa would be complete without a visit to the resplendent Kenrokuen Garden. With its water features, bridges and variety of flowering trees that add beauty to any season, Kenrokuen is often described as one of Japan's most beautiful gardens.