2025.02.21
February 22th (Sat.) - March 2nd (Sun.) You can admire a variety of plum bonsai and colorful plum trees, including deep red and white...
2025.02.03
【Notice】Regarding Koko-en's response to "World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon 2025"
On Sunday, February 23rd, due to traffic restrictions due to the "World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon 2025", you will need to take ...
2025.01.10
【Notice of bridge construction at "Flatly landscaped garden"】
We'll do repair work on the small bridge of "Flatly landscaped garden" on the following schedule. During this period, the relevant area ...
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.
