Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Park Cherry Blossoms 2027 Dates TBA
兼六園・金沢城公園の桜 — Kanazawa, Ishikawa (Hokuriku)
- Typical bloom
- Dates TBA (usually: early to mid-April)
- Venue
- Kenrokuen Garden & Kanazawa Castle Park (兼六園・金沢城公園)
- Scale
- ~420 cherry trees
- Official site
- www.kanazawa-kankoukyoukai.or.jp
Kenrokuen, ranked among Japan's three great gardens, and the adjoining Kanazawa Castle Park hold around 420 cherry trees including the rare double-blossom Kenrokuen-giku variety found almost nowhere else.
Background
The garden was developed by the Maeda clan, lords of the Kaga domain, over roughly 200 years starting in the 1620s; its free-admission period during peak cherry blossom season, a break from its usual entry fee, has become an annual local tradition.
Getting there
About a 15-20 minute bus ride from Kanazawa Station via the Kenrokuen Shuttle or Kanazawa Loop Bus.
Tips
- The garden waives its usual admission fee and extends hours with evening illumination for a few days around peak bloom — dates are announced shortly after the official bloom declaration, so they're not fixed far in advance.
- Kanazawa Castle Park next door is free year-round and has its own cherry trees along the inner moat, worth combining with Kenrokuen in one visit.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to see Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Park Cherry Blossoms?
- Cherry blossoms at Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Park Cherry Blossoms typically peak from Apr 1 – Apr 15. Exact timing shifts year to year with the weather (often by a week or more), so check a real-time bloom forecast close to your trip.
- Where is Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Park Cherry Blossoms, and how do you get there?
- Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Park Cherry Blossoms is located at Kenrokuen Garden & Kanazawa Castle Park in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. About a 15-20 minute bus ride from Kanazawa Station via the Kenrokuen Shuttle or Kanazawa Loop Bus.
- How many cherry trees are at Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Park Cherry Blossoms?
- Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Park Cherry Blossoms has roughly 420 cherry trees.
- Is Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Park Cherry Blossoms free to enter, or do I need tickets?
- Most cherry blossom spots in Japan are free to enter, though some gardens and castle parks charge a small admission fee — especially during peak-season night illuminations. Check the official site for this location's exact pricing.
Last verified against the official source: Sun, August 2, 2026
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