2026.08.08
August 7th (Fri.) - August 16th (Sun.) You can see Takasago-zome, which was popular in Himeji in Edo period. ...
2026.05.12
The Tea House "Souju-an" will closed
The Tea House "Souju-an" will be closed from the May 18th(Mon) to the 20th(Wed), due to a special event. Thank you for your understan...
2026.03.03
Special Evening Service at Restaurant Kassuiken
During the garden's illumination period, Restaurant Kassuiken will offer special evening service, featuring a special menu: Sukiyaki Set Me...
2026.03.03
March 27th (Fri.)-29th (Sun.) 2026 April 3rd (Fri.)-5th (Sun.) 2026 Enjoy beautiful cherry trees after sunset, creating fantastic sce...
2026.02.28
Revised Admission Fees for Koko-en Garden
Effective March 1, 2026, the admission fees for Koko-en Garden have been revised as shown in the table below. Since its opening, Koko-en...
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.
