kokoen, A serene Japanese garden of seasonal beauty

68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo prefecture

Hyogo-jo Castle is next to Koko-en Garden

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Introduction

Koko-en is located inside Himeji Park (Himeji Castle) in Himeji City, built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the implementation of city administration in Himeji City. The park includes multiple Japanese gardens, each with its own unique feature, such as the main residence garden, tea garden, hill and pond garden, pine tree garden, summer tree garden, flat garden with stream, bamboo garden, and flower garden. Koko-do, located near the entrance of the park, was a school from the Edo period and the origin of the park's name.

Address

68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo prefecture

Opening hours

April 27th to August 31st: 9:00am to 6:00pm (last entry at 5:30pm)

September 1st to April 26th: 9:00am to 5:00pm (last entry at 4:30pm)

Closed on December 29th and 30th.

Transportation

After getting off at JR Himeji Station, it is a 15-minute walk. Alternatively, you can take the Shinki Bus from the north exit of Himeji Station and get off at Himeji Castle Otemon-mae, and it is about a 5-minute walk.

Phone 079-289-4120

Website http://www.himeji-machishin.jp/ryokka/kokoen/