Koko-en Garden

Garden

Prefecture

Hyogo

Type

Garden

N/A

1 review

¥310

Entry Fee

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About This Destination

A beautifully designed traditional Japanese garden featuring nine separate walled gardens, built on the former site of samurai residences beside Himeji Castle.

Koko-en Garden sits next to Himeji Castle, built in 1992 for the city's 100th anniversary. The garden occupies the former west residence (Nishi-Oyashiki) where samurai lords once lived. Nine separate walled gardens, each with its own theme, connected by corridors and gates. Highlights: Oyashiki-no-niwa with pond and waterfall, Cha-no-niwa tea ceremony garden, Natsuki-no-niwa summer garden with bamboo. Designed in Edo period style using borrowed scenery (shakkei) to frame Himeji Castle. Tea house serves matcha and sweets. Combined tickets with Himeji Castle available. Best in autumn for foliage and spring for cherry blossoms.

Location

Prefecture: Hyogo

Address: Hyogo, Japan

Nearest Station: Himeji Station

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Visitor Information

Credit Cards: Accepted

Food Options: Kassui-ken restaurant within the garden serves traditional Japanese cuisine including seasonal kaiseki courses. A tea house offers matcha and wagashi sweets.

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