Ishikawa

<p>The small garden at the Shigure-tei Teahouse on the grounds of Kenroku-en</p>

The small garden at the Shigure-tei Teahouse on the grounds of Kenroku-en (Photo: Mandy Bartok)

Ishikawa

Shigure-tei Teahouse

A garden within a garden at Kenroku-en

Mandy Bartok Dec 10, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>The small garden at the Shigure-tei Teahouse on the grounds of Kenroku-en</p>

<p>The trees were already being prepped for winter when I visited</p>

<p>The tearoom overlooks the garden so you can enjoy your visit while staying warm</p>

<p>In nice weather, you can step out onto the veranda for a closer look at the garden</p>

<p>In winter, this entire garden can be covered in snow</p>

<p>A large room used for viewing the garden</p>

The Shigure-tei Teahouse sits in the middle of Kenroku-en, Kanazawa's stunning traditional stroll garden. Yet another, more hidden, garden sits within the hedged borders of the teahouse property. It can be viewed while enjoying a cup of macha tea and a traditional wagashi sweet or simply from a large tatami room that often welcomes large tour groups. After your refreshment, feel free to step out onto the polished veranda for a better look at the meticulously tended garden.

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Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok @mandy.bartok

Japan resident for 10 years, with time spent in Okinawa, Kumamoto and Tokyo.