The birth and development of Kenrokuen The history of Kenrokuen Garden dates back to the 17th century. At that time, there was a villa of the Maeda family called Renchi Goten on this site. Renchi Goten was built by Maeda Tsunanori, the fifth lord of the Kaga Domain, who had a luxurious residence on …

Introduction to Kanazawa’s Timeless Beauty Beautiful gardens and traditional townscapes are what most people think of when they visit Kanazawa. Among these, the Higashi Chaya District is widely known as one of Kanazawa’s most iconic landscapes, with its picturesque streets attracting man…