Rojou Koen (Rojo Park)
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Rojou Koen (Rojo Park). Near city hall, this public park was once the grounds of a castle belonging to Maeda Toshitsune. Though the castle was torn down during the Meiji Era to make way for what is now Komatsu High School, the park remains. It is a very traditional Japanese garden with a tea house, waterfall, and series of ponds. While there are some nods to the design of Kenrokuen--the statue on the hill, the plum grove, a lantern over water--the garden is not as vast of stuffy as it's northern counterpart. Expect to see families out for a stroll and more than a few stray cats. The park is a local favorite for hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in the spring, as it has a large grove of cherry trees at its center. Entry is free.
