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Kanazawa Castle 金沢城
castle in Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan
史About
Kanazawa Castle (金沢城, Kanazawa-jō) is a large, partially restored Japanese castle in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. It is located adjacent to the celebrated Kenroku-en Garden, which once formed the castle's private outer garden. It was the headquarters of Kaga Domain, ruled by the Maeda clan for 14 generations from the Sengoku period until the coming of the Meiji Restoration in 1871.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Location | Kanazawa, Ishikawa |
| Founded | 1583 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan Historic Site of Japan |
| Official website | pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kanazawajou/e |
| Nearest stations | Nomachi Station · 1.8 km Hokuriku Railroad Ishikawa Line Hokutetsu‐Kanazawa Station · 1.8 km Hokuriku Railroad Asanogawa Line Kanazawa Station · 1.9 km Hokuriku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Main Line, IR Ishikawa Railway Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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Opening hours and fees change — check the official website before you go.
Data: Wikidata (CC0)
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Kanazawa Castle?
Kanazawa Castle (金沢城, Kanazawa-jō) is a large, partially restored Japanese castle in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.
Where is Kanazawa Castle?
Kanazawa Castle is in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. The nearest station is Nomachi Station (about 1.8 km in a straight line).
When was Kanazawa Castle founded?
1583, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Kanazawa Castle?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kanazawajou/e/index.html
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