Home Chubu Ishikawa Kanazawa Events The Four Seasons of Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden: Spring Illuminations Illumination · Ishikawa · Chubu The Four Seasons of Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden: Spring Illuminations 金沢城・兼六園四季物語~春の段~(金沢城・兼六園ライトアップ)
Spring illuminations at Kenrokuen Garden coincide with the blooming of azaleas and early cherry blossoms, creating an interplay of seasonal colors.
Kanazawa Castle Park at night © ©Kanazawa City Dates 30 Apr – 2 May 2027 Not yet confirmed
Opening hours 30 Apr – 2 May 2026 18:30 to 20:45
Venues Kanazawa Castle 1-1, Marunochi, Kanazawa-Shi, Ishikawa 〒 920-0937 Nearest station Kanazawa Station · 金沢 Hokuriku Shinkansen · IR Ishikawa Railway Line 11 min walk from the station Nearest bus stop 尾張町 6 min walk from the bus stop More about this place Illumination at Kenrokuen Garden during the azalea bloom and the early flowering of kikuzakura cherry blossoms.
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