Kenrokuen

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Country: Japan

Location: 1 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa

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Size: 25 acres

Year Construction Started: 1676

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Fun Facts:

- "Kenrokuen" means “garden that combines six characteristics." These are spaciousness, seclusion, artifice, antiquity, water-courses and panoramas.

- "Yukizuri" ropes are put in place from November to March to stop branches breaking under the weight of winter snowfalls.