History of Kenrokuen Garden

Before construction-1643 Temples and retainers' houses

Chitosedai Plateau

Detail[ Presumed locations of Hoenji and Hachakuji temples ]

The gate of Hoenji, a temple devoutly frequented by Maeda Toshiie, is thought to have faced the Ishikawa-mon Gate of Kanazawa Castle. The area of land occupied by Hoenji Temple extended from the present lookout point to the far side of Kasumiga-ike Pond. The precincts of Hachakuji Temple are thought to have extended from the present branch office of the Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen administrative office to the plum grove.

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