The construction of this garden started when the 5th lord of the Kaga Domain, Maeda Tsunanori, created Renchi-tei (a lotus pond and garden) in 1676. The construction continued over many years by the successive lords of the Kaga Domain. The garden was significantly renovated during the time of the 13th lord, Maeda Nariyasu, to draw water from a distant Tatsumi water channel to the pond. Diverse waterscapes including a waterfall, a meandering stream and a fountain were also added to the garden.
cultural property : historic sites and places of scenic beauty as natural monuments
type : places of special scenic beauty
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This is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. Its construction started when the 5th lord of the Kaga Domain, Maeda Tsunanori, created Renchi-tei (lotus pond and garden) in 1676. The construction continued over many years by the successive lords of the Kaga Domain. It was created by adopting the components of a stroll garden while utilizing garden techniques of various eras. The design takes advantage of the size of the site by placing a large pond in the middle, creating a Tsukiyama (artificial hill), and placing an arbor and a tea house where visitors can take a break while enjoying the garden. The foundation of the garden design came from Shenxian thought (ancient Chinese folk belief in the existence of immortal hermits in the mountain). A large pond was made to resemble the ocean, placing an island representing one where immortal mountain hermits would live, and adding various trees to create seasonal beauty.
The garden was significantly renovated during the time of the 13th lord, Maeda Nariyasu, to draw water from a distant Tatsumi water channel to the pond. Diverse waterscapes including a waterfall, a meandering stream and a fountain were also added to the garden.