Kenrokuen Plum Grove and Kanazawa Castle Park: A Famous Ume Tour in Kanazawa in March

Kenrokuen's plum grove was created in 1969 as part of the Meiji Centennial Commemorative Project. Approximately 20 varieties and 200 trees of famous ume, donated from all over Japan, are planted in an area of about 3,000 square meters. Ume in the Hokuriku region bloom later than elsewhere, and various types of ume are in full bloom from mid-March. Fees, hours, and access information are based on the official website (checked in October 2026). As details may change from year to year, please check the official website before your departure.

Kenrokuen Plum Grove

• Kenrokuen Plum Grove: The best time to view is from mid-March.
• The Shiguretei, located at the back of the grove, offers free rest areas (matcha and seasonal sweets are available for a fee).
• Opening hours are 7:00–18:00 from March 1 to October 15, and 8:00–17:00 from October 16 to the end of February. Open year-round.
• Admission is 320 yen for adults and 100 yen for children. Admission is free for Ishikawa Prefecture residents every Saturday and Sunday.

Kanazawa Castle Park

• This is the site of the castle of the Maeda clan of Kaga, who ruled the three provinces of Kaga, Noto, and Echuzen. You can view important cultural property buildings, diverse stone walls known as a "museum of stone walls," and gardens.
• Opening hours are listed as 7:00–18:00 on the official website (as of October 2026). Hours may vary by season, so please check before you go.

Example Route

Start early at Kenrokuen, which opens earlier, to stroll through the plum grove in the morning, then head to Kanazawa Castle Park. You can check the blooming status for that year on the Bloom Report. This page introduces nearby accommodations for each famous spot.

Sources

• Kenrokuen in March | Kenrokuen Tourism Association
• Kanazawa Castle Park | Ishikawa Prefecture