2022.07.02
Kokoen will extend its opening hours during the summer as follows. 【Period】July 23（Sat.）- August 28（Sun.）2022 【Opening hours】AM 9:00 - ...
2022.06.15
Senga Paper Cutting Exhibition
June 12(Sun.) - July 3(Sun.) Local Himeji seasonal scenes masterfully cut and displayed by local Senga Artisans. Place:The lobby...
2022.03.31
April 2(Sat.)-9(Sat.) Enjoy beautiful cherry trees after sunset, creating fantastic scenes different from daytime. Opening hours...
2022.02.03
February 19 (Sat.) - March 6 (Sun.) You can see a variety of Japanese plums during this event.They have white,pink or crimson flowers. ...
2021.12.02
Kokoen will be closed for maintenance work from 17 January 2022 until 31 January 2022. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation....
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.
