2025.02.28
Notice of Price Revision for Beverages and Sweets at Restaurant Kassui-ken
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support of Kassui-ken. Due to the recent rise in raw material costs an...
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. ...
2024.04.26
Notice Regarding Reservations at Restaurant Kassui-ken
Thank you for dining at Kassui-ken. We are sincerely grateful for the continued support and the large number of guests visiting us each ...
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...

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.














