2022.07.13
Koko-en Seasonal Photo Exhibit
July 7(Sat.)-July 31(Sun.) You can see photos of Koko-en chosen from applied Koko-en Visitors showing the Four Seasons. Place:Th...
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. ...
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.
