2023.09.17
Moon viewing festival in September 29th
In the day of harvest moon, each garden in Koko-en is illuminated at night. We will hold the tea ceremony in Souju-an tea house. ...
2023.09.17
September 24th (Sun.) 10:00～16:00 Japanese Green Tea leaf is prepared by infusing the processed whole tea leaves in hot water. Sencha...
2023.08.14
On August 15(Tue.),the typhoon No.7 is approaching.
On August 15(Tue.),the typhoon No.7 is approaching. So,Koko-en and Himeji Castle will be closed all day. We apologize for any inconve...
2023.07.04
Koko-en Seasonal Photo Exhibit
July 8(Sat.)-August 6(Sun.) You can see photos of Koko-en chosen from applied Koko-en Visitors showing the Four Seasons. Place:T...
2023.06.06
Senga Paper Cutting Exhibition
June 11(Sun.) - July 2(Sun.) Local Himeji seasonal scenes masterfully cut and displayed by local Senga Artisans. Place:The lobby...
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.
