Kenroku-en is a garden of flowing water, where various watercourses, together with diverse plantings and stone arrangements, create the unique scenery of this historic Daimyo garden.
Abundant water drawn from the Saigawa River through the Tatsumi-yousui Canal is stored in Kasumiga-ike pond of this garden. This water then flows through underground channels and is spouted high into the air from this Japan's oldest fountain by utilizing the garden's natural difference of elevation.
A teahouse once stood before this fountain, where the feudal lords of the Maeda family are said to have enjoyed tea ceremonies while admiring their treasured fountain throughout the changing seasons.
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