Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en Snow Scenery: Profound Beauty Created by Hokuriku Winter

Kenroku-en in Winter

Kenroku-en, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, has "yuki-tsuri" (snow supports) applied in winter. Snow supports using ropes to support branches to protect pine trees are a Kanazawa winter tradition, said to herald winter's arrival when snow supports begin November 1 on Kenroku-en's Karasaki pine.

Snow-Covered Kanazawa Castle

Kanazawa Castle Park's Hishi-yagura and Gojukken-nagaya are characterized by white plaster and lead-tile white exteriors, showing particularly beautiful appearance in snowy scenery. Night snow scenery with illumination is fantastical.

Kanazawa Winter Events

In winter Kanazawa, traditional events including "Kanazawa Castle Kenroku-en Grand Tea Ceremony" are held. The Korinbo and Katamachi illuminations are also a winter pleasure, with all of Kanazawa city full of winter charm.