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Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Winter Illuminations

Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Winter Illuminations

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Kanazawa, Ishikawa

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Date

February 6-10, 13, 20 and 27

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Region

Chubu

About this event

The Four Seasons of Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden: Winter Illuminations light Kenrokuen Garden in the evening on February 6 to 10, 13, 20 and 27, 2027, according to Visit Kanazawa. The listing gives hours of 18:00 to 20:45, with closing at 21:00, and free admission. Visit Kanazawa describes the light-up as an enchanting snowy kingdom, but it does not publish a programme or a count of lights.

Highlights

  • โœ“Lit on February 6 to 10, 13, 20 and 27, 2027
  • โœ“Hours 18:00 to 20:45, closing at 21:00
  • โœ“Free admission, held at Kenrokuen Garden

Getting There

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About 3 minutes on foot from the Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Park stop (RL6 or LL9) on the Kanazawa Loop Bus

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