2021.06.12
Senga Paper Cutting Exhibition
June 13(Sun.) - July 4(Sun.) Local Himeji seasonal scenes masterfully cut and displayed by local Senga Artisans. Place:The lobby...
2021.05.11
Kokoen will be open from May, 12.
Kokoen will be open from May 12 with the measures of COVID-19. Thank you for your cooperation. ...
2021.04.26
【Notice】 Due to the declaration of a state of emergency based on the COVID-19 special Measures Law, KOKO-EN is temporarily closed during...
2020.08.23
【Service information】 e-money services are newly available as below. ・credit card【VISA/MASTER/JCB/AMERICAN EXPRESS/Dine...
2020.05.30
Koko-en reopened 28, MAY Usual Time 9:00～17:00 (Entry by 16:30) 【Health and Safety Request For Entering Koko-en】 To STOP COVID-19 VI...
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.
