2020.04.08
Due to the declaration of state of emergency based on the COVID-19 Special Measures Law,Koko-en is temporarily closed during the following ...
2020.04.03
[4/3 updated]Tea ceremony house is closed from Mar. 1 - May.10
Souju-an is closed from Mar. 1 (Sun.) through May 10 (Sun.) due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) . We're sorry for inconvenience for ...
2020.03.24
[Canceled]Grand Spring Tea Ceremony on 19th, April
For prevention of COVID-19 spread, Grand Spring Tea Ceremony on 19th, April has been canceled. ...
2020.03.09
[Canceled]Sakura Night Viewing Event
For prevention of COVID-19 spread, Sakura Night Viewing Event from 3rd to 5th and 10th to 12th, April has been canceled. ...
2020.03.05
For prevention of COVID-19 spread, Ikebana Exhibition Event on May 20-25 has been canceled. ...
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.
