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Ishikawa Gate
From 1583 to the end of the Edo Period, Kanazawa Castle was the seat of the powerful Maeda clan, lords of Kaga, a feudal domain ranking second only to the Tokugawa possessions in terms of size and rice production.
The castle burnt down a few times in its history, and the most recent fires of 1881 were survived only by the castle's Ishikawa Gate which dates from 1788. While the castle tower and other major buildings have not been reconstructed ever since, some minor castle structures can be found on the castle's former site which is now a pleasant public park.
Reconstructed castle remains
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Ishikawa Gate is located just a few steps from Kenrokuen's northern entrance. It can be reached in a 15 minute bus ride from Kanazawa Station. The castle park can also be accessed from other directions, for example from Oyama Shrine.
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