2024.02.08
"World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon 2024 is held on Feb.11th (Sun)". Due to the traffic restrictions around the Castle and Kokoen, a ...
2023.12.12
Koko-en will recess closed on December 29th and 30th . We will resume our business on December 31st . ...
2023.12.04
Takasago-zome Kimono Exhibition
December 8th (Fri.) - December 24th (Sun.) You can see Takasago-zome Kimono,which was popular in Himeji in Edo period. ...
2023.10.23
Autumn Leaves Night Viewing Event
November 17th (Fri.) - December 3rd (Sun.) Enjoy night illumination of colorful Autumn Leaves at Koko-en Garden. Opening Hours 9...
2023.09.27
October 27th (Sun.) 10:00～16:00 Open to everyone to enjoy traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at elegant Tea Ceremony Garden. Tea will ...
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.
