2026.02.16
【Notice】Access Changes & Facility Closures due to Himeji Castle Marathon 2026
Due to the "World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon 2026" on Sunday, February 22, traffic restrictions will be in place around Koko...
2025.10.31
Autumn Leaves Night Viewing Event
November 21st (Fri.) - December 7th (Sun.) Enjoy night illumination of colorful Autumn Leaves at Koko-en Garden. 【Opening Hours】...
2025.07.28
Takasago-zome Dyeing Exhibition
August 8 (Friday) – August 17 (Sunday) Venue：Cho-on-sai Hall We are pleased to present a special exhibition featuring works created...
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 ...
2025.06.02
Revised Admission Fees for Koko-en Garden
Effective March 1, 2026, the admission fees for Koko-en Garden will be revised as shown in the table below. Since its opening, Koko-en h...
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.
