2023.07.04
Koko-en Seasonal Photo Exhibit
July 8(Sat.)-August 6(Sun.) You can see photos of Koko-en chosen from applied Koko-en Visitors showing the Four Seasons. Place:T...
2023.06.06
Senga Paper Cutting Exhibition
June 11(Sun.) - July 2(Sun.) Local Himeji seasonal scenes masterfully cut and displayed by local Senga Artisans. Place:The lobby...
2023.05.30
Satsuki/Azalea Bonsai Exhibition
June 4(Sun.) - 6(Tue.) About 20 satsuki/azalea bonsai are exhibited at “Cho-on-sai guest house” in “The garden of the Lord's residenc...
2023.05.08
Information about openig hours
Opening hours change during the following period. Duration:June 1,2023 to September 24,2023 Opening hour:9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Last ent...
2023.01.19
February 18 (Sat.) - March 5 (Sun.) You can see a variety of Japanese plums during this event.They have white,pink or crimson flowers. ...
KOKO-EN is a popular beautiful sightseeing spot in Himeji City. Beautiful Views of HIMEJI CASTLE from KOKO-EN gardens.
It is 3.5 hectares (8.5 acres) in size, located just south-west of HIMEJI CASTLE.
KOKO-EN, consists of 9 separate strolling-style gardens of different sizes and landscaping themes in style of the Edo Period (1603 and 1868). The largest of the gardens is called “The Garden of the Lord's Residence”; another garden is “Tea Ceremony Garden” with the Sukiya-style Tea House,“Souju-an”. KOKO-EN, with it’s authentic Edo Period buildings and landscaping, is used as a backdrop for period TV Dramas and movies.
You can enjoy a lunch of delicious seasonal Japanese dishes with a scenic view of the garden at the Japanese “Kassui-ken” restaurant.
