History of Kenrokuen Garden

Tsunanori period1643-1724 Completion of Renchi-tei Garden

Renchi-tei Garden

Detail[ The great fire of the Horeki period ]

The biggest fire of the feudal period broke out in 1759 (in the Horeki period), during the rule of the tenth lord Shigemichi. The fire originated in a temple on the left bank of the Saigawa River, crossed the river and spread all over the area around the castle. It also crossed the Asanogawa River, burning for a whole day. Kanazawa Castle and about 10,500 houses were destroyed, as was almost all of Renchi-tei Garden.

Damage caused by the fire

  • Samurai-related houses:4105
  • Temples and shrines:99
  • Townspeople's houses:4775
  • Other buildings:1529
  • Bridges:28

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