Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three most famous gardens

Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's three top gardens, is located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is listed as a special scenic spot in Japan and covers an area of ​​approximately 11.7 hectares. Originating from the feudal garden built by the Kaga Domain outside Kanazawa Castle in the mid-17th century, it is a pond-and-spring circulation garden that is representative of the Edo period. Together with Korakuen Garden in Okayama City and Kairakuen Garden in Mito City, it is also known as Japan's top three gardens. In 1922, it was designated as a national scenic spot, and in 1985, it was designated as a special national scenic spot. It is famous for its snowy scenery in winter. Kenrokuen Garden is a "travel-style" garden, but it is also the culmination of various gardening techniques at the time of its construction. The circular garden is not the sit-and-view garden enjoyed in temples or palace academies. Instead, the land area is fully utilized. Large ponds are dug in the garden, rockeries are piled up, and pavilions and teahouses are interspersed in suitable locations. , visitors must walk through it to browse the entire garden. #外游