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. ...
2024.06.30
Koko-en Seasonal Photo Exhibit
July 13th (Sat.)-August 15th (Thu.)2024 You can enjoy a variety of photo graphic works selected in Koko-en Photo Contest that capture th...
2024.06.23
Restaurant Kassui-ken will be closed on July 18
We are so sorry, but Restaurant Kassui-ken wil be closed on July 18. ...
2024.06.19
Due to the renovation, the restroom next to the entrance will be unavailable from June 27 to September 30. Thank you for your understand...
2024.06.01
Senga / Paper Cutting Art Exhibit
June 22th (Sat.)-July 7th (Sun.) 2024 The scenery and flowers in Koko-en are depicted through traditional Japanese cut-paper art, which ...
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.
