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2023.12.04

Takasago-zome Kimono Exhibition

December 8th (Fri.) - December 24th (Sun.) You can see Takasago-zome Kimono,which was popular in Himeji in Edo period.  ...

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2023.10.23

Autumn Leaves Night Viewing Event

November 17th (Fri.) - December 3rd (Sun.) Enjoy night illumination of colorful Autumn Leaves at Koko-en Garden.   Opening Hours 9...

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2023.09.27

Grand Autumn Tea Ceremony

October 27th (Sun.) 10:00~16:00 Open to everyone to enjoy traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at elegant Tea Ceremony Garden. Tea will ...

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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.   ...

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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...

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KOKO-EN is a popular beautiful sightseeing spot in Himeji City.

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.

  • Overview of Koko-en
  • Garden of the Lord's residence
  • Tea ceremony garden
  • Kassui-ken