Natural Scenery
|
 |
| Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival |
- |
 Time:First
Sat/Sun of June (Every year)
(Hyakumangoku Parade is held on Saturday from15:00 to 18:30)
Venue:Central part of Kanazawa
(JR Kanazawa station East Entrance - Kanazawa City Hall - Kanazawa Castle Park)
TEL:076-220-2194
FAX:076-260-7191
URL:http://100mangoku.net/index.html
(Japanese)
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival is held in commemoration of Lord Maeda Toshiie's
entry into Kanazawa castle on 14th June, 1583 (Tensho 11) which laid the foundations
of the present day Kanazawa. The main attraction of this Festival is a gorgeous
and dazzling parade. Many other traditions of Kanazawa that have been handed down
for 400 years are also on display, which makes it the largest annual festival
of Ishikawa. This Festival includes events such as Kaga Yuzen Toro-Nagashi (Lantern
floating ceremony), Hyakumangoku Odori-Nagashi (a dancing parade), Takigi Noh
(traditional Noh performance), tea ceremonies, etc. that make the Festival even
more colorful.
 Kaga
Yuzen Toro Nagashi (Lantern Floating Ceremony)
Time:First Friday, 19:00-21:00
Venue:Asanogawa riverside(close to Hashibacho bus stop) |
| Cherry Blossoms, Irises,
Autumn Foliage and Yukitsuri of Kenrokuen Garden |
MAP2-C3 |
Admission: Adult - ¥300, under 18 - ¥100
Open: 7:00 - 18:00 (Mar. 1 - Oct. 15) / 8:00 - 16:30 (Oct. 16 - Feb 28)
Close: Open all days
Address: Kenrokumachi1-4, Kanazawa-shi
Access: JR Kanazawa Stn. /Bus/15-min. ride / Kenrokuen-shita Stop/1-min. walk
TEL: 076-234-3800
FAX: 076-234-5292
URL: http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/english/top.html
 "Sakura"
(Cherry Blossoms); Early April
Kenrokuen boasts of 420 Sakura trees with 20 varieties; half of these trees are
of Someiyoshino variety. During the Hanami season when cherry trees are blossoming,
entry to Kenrokuen is made free and the whole garden is illuminated. This light-up
creates a unique atmosphere, very different from the day time. |
 "Kakitsubata
(Wild Iris)"(June)
Flowers of Kakitsubata blossoming by the side of Kyokusui* is a beautiful site
that gives Kenrokuen a different look from the scenery created by flowers like
Sakura or azaleas(about 10,000 stumps and 40,000 flowers).
*Literally means "bending water". It's a type of typical Japanese garden landscape
with water in a pond or that of streams. |
 "Momiji
(Autumn foliage)"(Mid-October to late November)
The red and yellow colours of the autumn foliage on the trees blend beautifully
with the scenery of Kenrokuen and offers to the visitors, one of the finest examples
of Japanese gardens' beauty.
The most popular spot for viewing Momiji is the area around Kasumi-ga-Ike pond
in the center of the Garden. The colors of Momiji on the background of Kotoji
Stone Lantern and Karamatsu pine tree truly create an atmosphere with a rich taste. |
 "Yukizuri*"(Beginning
of November to Late March)
Among many things, Kenrokuen is known for its Yukizuri and it's become a symbol
of the winters in Kanazawa. The finest example of this is the Yukizuri on the
magnificent branch expanse of Karamatsu pine tree. |
|
|
