2025.06.10
Feature Article on Koko-en Garden and Himeji Castle on “Kansai Odekake Techo”
Koko-en Garden and Himeji Castle have been featured in an article on the Kansai area information website “Kansai Odekake Techo.” 📄 Read ...
2025.05.18
Notice of Price Revision for Meal Menu at Restaurant Kassui-ken
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your continued support of Kassui-ken. Due to the recent rise in raw material costs and...
2025.02.28
Notice of Price Revision for Beverages and Sweets at Restaurant Kassui-ken
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support of Kassui-ken. Due to the recent rise in raw material costs an...
2024.09.13
Notice of Price Revision at Souju-an ( Tea ceremony house )
Due to the increased cost of raw materials, we will be raising our price. Thank you for your understanding. ・ Revision Date O...
2024.07.12
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards winner 2024
We received "Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards winner 2024". Koko-en ranked in the top 10% of sightseeing spots around the world. ...
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.
