Kanazawajo, A Resplendent White-Walled Edo Legacy

Marunouchi 1-1, Kanazawa City

The white roof is beautiful

Introduction

Kanazawa Castle is located in the Marunouchi neighborhood of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, and is one of Japan's famous top 100 castles. During the Edo period, it existed as the residence of the Kaga clan lord, the Maeda family. Its castle ruins have been designated as an important cultural property of Japan. From Kenroku-en Garden, visitors can see the white Kanazawa Castle nestled among green trees. Kanazawa Castle was built in 1583 by Maeda Toshiie, the first vassal of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as his residence. Although the old castle was not completely preserved due to historical reasons, the reconstructed diamond-shaped stone walls, fifty-long house, Hashizume-mon gate, and continuing corridor buildings recreate the castle's appearance from a hundred years ago, showcasing its pure beauty.

Address

Marunouchi 1-1, Kanazawa City

Opening hours

From March to October 15th, the opening hours are from 7:00 to 18:00
from October 16th to the end of February of the following year, the opening hours are from 8:00 to 17:00 for the Diamond Moat, Ichi-no-Hashi, Ni-no-Hashi, and San-no-Hashi. The hours for the Hebei Gate are from 9:00 to 16:30 (last entry at 16:00).

Transportation

Take the Kanazawa Loop Bus from JR Kanazawa Station to Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Station, approximately 15 minutes.

Website http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kanazawajou/s/index.html