Kenroku-en

The Kenroku -en (Japanese兼 六 园, dt Garden of simultaneous 6 [ attributes ] ) in Kanazawa is the Kairaku -en and the Koraku -en one of the three famous gardens in Japan (日本 三名 园, Nihon san meien ).

Historical Background

The Kenroku -en was created as a garden of the Maeda family, the rulers of the former province of Kaga as convertible garden. They used for the ridge between the rivers Asanogawa and Saigawa that leads to the castle, but which is separated from the garden by a deep incision. The Kenroku -en provides its elevated location a good look into the wide landscape, so at the Hakusan Mountains in the southwest.

To supply the garden with water used to the " Tatsumi - Yosui " [NB 1] water channel that had been created in 1632 as a water fire protection measure for the castle. But one had the Saigawa 20 km northeast of the castle diverted water and this led over the ridge taking advantage of the natural slope to the castle and the garden in front, one-third of the earth.

After some minor precursor systems the construction of today's gardens began in 1676 under the fifth head of the house, Maeda Tsunanori, who also entertained his guests there. General of the garden " Renchitei " ( Lotus Pond Garden ) was called, the construction of which he was called " Hasu -ike no ue oroji " about " Free field over the Lotus Pond ". 1759 was a part of the garden by a large fire lost since 1774, built the 11th head of the house, Maeda Harunaga him gradually back on. At the request of 12 chefs, Maeda Narinaga suggested Matsudaira Sadanobu, Prince of Shirakawa- Han, for the garden the current name " Kenroku -en " before. The 13th chief, Maeda Nariyasu, enlarged the Kasumi -ga -ike, planted sizable trees left in 1863 the " Tatsumi goten " (now " Seisonkaku " ) built.

1874 Kanroku -en was made fully available to the public. 1922, the garden was named " meisho ", then in 1985 as " tokubetsu meisho ".

The "Six Principles " on the Matsudaira Sadanobu refers in its naming are laid down in an ancient Chinese garden book. After an outstanding landscape garden has the following six qualities:

  • Big (宏大Kodai ) and seclusion (幽邃Yusui )
  • Craftsmanship (人力jinryoku ) and traditional things (苍古Soko )
  • Flowing water (水泉Suisen ) and wide view (眺望chōbō ).

The garden in detail

  • From the ancient gate to the garden opposite the castle, the Renchimon ( Lotus Pond Gate), the steps are only obtained.
  • The Hisago pond has its name from its shape, that of a gourd. The plant began the garden of this, the castle near side.
  • The "Green Waterfall " ( midori taki ) is 6.6 m high and 1.6 m wide, unusually large for a Japanese garden. It was created in 1774.
  • The "Pumpkin Tea House " ( yugao -tei ) next to it was also built in 1774.
  • The fountain was constructed in 1860 on the Western model and is the oldest in Japan. It gets its water from the higher pond " Kasumi -ga -ike ".
  • It can be found scattered in the garden 18 stone lanterns, the best known is the " Kotoji - lantern". She was with her ​​striking bipedalism became a symbol of the garden. Kotoji is actually the name for the two-legged bridge, as it is used for each string koto.
  • The " Hazy pond " ( Kasumi -ga -ike ) is the largest of the four ponds of the garden and occupies its center. It has an area of 5826 square meters, the island in the shape of a turtle.
  • The "Bridge of flying wild geese " ( Karigane -bashi ) consists of eleven stones, laid in wedge shape to cross the water.
  • The " spiral staircase Mountain" ( Sasaeyama ) takes its name from spiraling spiraling way to the top, where a rain shield is in the form of a fixed screen.
  • The Karasaki Pine comes from Karasaki on Lake Biwa. There, a sprawling pine standing on the shore edge and is one of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa.
  • Yukitsuri for the protection of trees in winter are found in many gardens. They are but because of the snowy winter on the Sea of ​​Japan side particularly important here. As of 1 November, the ropes are raised.

Outside the entrance fee - paid part of the garden are:

  • The Seisonkaku villa which was built in 1863 for his mother's 13th Prince Maeda. Today the building is open to the public and is used as a museum.
  • In the " sacred spring " ( Kinjo Reitaku ) to have been found in ancient times gold.
  • A former samurai house in 1922 was moved to this location.

The garden is open all year round and is known for its beauty in all seasons during the day. On certain occasions, the garden is also open at night with lights. Admission is free of charge.

Yugao teahouse

Yukitsuri

Characteristics

  • Carrier: Ishikawa Prefecture.
  • Opening: 1874
  • Area: 100,740.92 sqm
  • Trees: 5000 Trees and shrubs 3500, classified into 147 types
  • More 3,200 plants on walls and fences
  • Plants: tea houses, including the great " Shigure -tei ", in 2000, reconstructed

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