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Yukitsuri Installation at Kenroku-en
雪吊り
Ishikawa · Chubu
From 1 November to 15 December, five hundred landscape gardeners install yukitsuri (snow-protective rice-straw rope structures) on the pine trees of Kenroku-en garden in Kanazawa, one of Japan's three most famous gardens.
- Dates
- November 1 – December 15Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Ishikawa · Chubu
- Nearest station
- Kanazawa Station + bus (Kenrokuen-shita)
- Crowd level
- National attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
- Official site
- pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kenrokuen
Happens every year
What to expect
Witness the meticulous installation of yukitsuri, where ropes elegantly fan out from tall poles to protect the garden's ancient pines. The rhythmic sounds of ropes being tied and the sight of craftsmen at work create a serene ambiance.
Best viewing tips
Visit in the early morning for the best light and fewer crowds. The area around the Kasumiga-ike Pond offers a picturesque view of the yukitsuri installations.
How to get there
From Nagoya Station · ~3h 7m by car
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