Nishida Family Garden (Gyokusen-en Garden)

4.5

The garden of the 400 year old residence of a samurai family which served Kaga Domain. Built by the high-ranking Wakita family, the garden took 100 years to complete. The design of the two-tier, circular strolling garden with a pond is said to have been inspired by a painting of a three-tiered garden with waterfalls created by the Chinese Southern Song dynasty artist-monk Yujian. Notable for its undulating scenery, the garden encourages visitors to stroll around the central pond and take in the differing views which appear as one progresses.

Spot details

Nishida Family Garden (Gyokusen-en Garden)

Address: Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Koshomachi 8-3 Map
Area: Around Kenrokuen Garden Area
Phone: 0762210181
Hours: 9:00-17:00
[Dec.]10:00-16:00
Closed: Wednesday(The next week day if it falls on a public holiday)
*May be closed temporarily
[WinterClosed]12/2May- End of Feb.
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]700yen
[High school student]600yen
[Elementary/Junior high school students]500yen
Parking Lot: Not available
※Prefectural Parking Available(Fee)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (Pamphlet)
Note: *The park will open at 10:00 and close at 16:00 until the corona crisis subsides.
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Infant friendly: Yes (not for strollers)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

コンパクトな庭園

Reviewed : 2023.02.17

This place is small version of Kenrokuen and you can visit for free.兼六園をコンパクトにしたようなお庭ですが、道の舗装されているので歩きやすいです。入り口近くには休憩所もあり暖かい室内で座ることができますよう
A well-maintained garden behind Kanazawa Castle on the Katamachi side.

Reviewed : 2021.03.25

Its a great place to catch your breath after walking around the castle. Not too many places to sit, but there is a teahouse to enjoy a beverage.Great place for pictures! Cross the bridge behind...
Awesome

Reviewed : 2020.08.09

Dont miss it. Best thing in Kanazawa if you love nature and birds and trees and water and watching people walk around.