One of Japan's Three Great Gardens, dating to the 17th century. 11.4 ha of ponds, waterfalls, tea houses and cherry blossoms in April. ¥320.
💡 Getting there: Kanazawa Loop Bus from Kanazawa Station (~20 min, ¥200). 🕐 7:00–18:00 (Mar 1–Oct 15), 8:00–17:00 (rest). 💴 ¥320 (free early: 4:00–6:45 summer, 5:00–7:45 winter). ❄️ Famous for "yukitsuri" — ropes protecting pines from snow (Dec–Mar). 🌸 One of Japan's Three Great Gardens, along with Kairaku-en (Mito) and Kōraku-en (Okayama). 🍵 Shigure-tei tea house: matcha + sweets ¥730.