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. ...
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 ...
2024.02.08
"World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon 2024 is held on Feb.11th (Sun)". Due to the traffic restrictions around the Castle and Kokoen, a ...
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.
