Extended Evening Hours & Illuminations
The castle structures at Sannomaru Park, and Gyokusen'in Garden are the focal points of our nighttime illumination events, featuring the castle structures, gardens, and stone walls, along with extended evening hours for park access.
Overview
| Dates |
Every Saturday and during peak seasons such as cherry blossom viewing periods FY2025 Schedule |
|---|---|
| Entrances |
Ishikawa-mon Entrance, Nezumita-mon Entrance, Gyokusen'inmaru Entrance Illumination Guide Map |
| Time | Sunset until 21:00 |
| Admission | Free |
Sannomaru Park Illumination (Solemn Space)
Enjoy illuminations of Kanazawa Castle's Three Gates (Ishikawa-mon Gate, Kahoku-mon Gate, Hashizume-mon Gate), Hishi Yagura, Gojikken Nagaya and more.
Gyokusen'in Garden Illumination (Place of Wonder)
The daimyo garden, cherished by the lords of the Kaga domain, is illuminated with warm lights imitating the setting sun.
Illumination Start Time (Approximate)
Spring 18:00 - 19:00
Summer 19:00
Fall 17:00 – 18:00
Winter 17:00 - 17:30
Summer 19:00
Fall 17:00 – 18:00
Winter 17:00 - 17:30
Performance ①: The Three Lights
See the garden under the light of sunset transitioning to twilight, and eventually to moonlight.
Sunset Garden
Evening Garden
Moon Gazing Garden
Performance ②: Seasonal Illuminations
Experience seasonal light shows synchronized with performances of traditional Japanese instruments like the shakuhachi flute and koto.
Illumination of the outer stone walls and castle structures
Held daily from sunset until 22:00.