Kanazawa Castle
金沢城
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Kanazawa Castle
Kanazawa Castle is a historic castle in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. Travel through its seasons and highlights across 6 on-location videos before you visit.
Kanazawa-jo Castle (Kanazawa-jo Castle) Kanazawa Castle) is a Japanese castle located in Oyama, Ishikawa County, Kaga Province (present-day Marunouchi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture). In the Edo period, it was the residence of the Maeda clan, the lord of the Kaga domain. The castle site has been designated a national historic site, and the area including the castle site is maintained as Kanazawa Castle Park.
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History & Culture
Castle of the Kaga Domain
From 1583 Kanazawa Castle was the stronghold of the Maeda clan, lords of the wealthy 'million-koku' Kaga domain. Fire destroyed it repeatedly, and several gates and turrets have since been faithfully rebuilt.
Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
Park 7:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Grounds free; some buildings ¥320
Hours and fees are a guide and may change — please check official information before your visit.
