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Koko-en, Himeji

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#1 of 289 in Parks in Hyogo Prefecture
Must see · Garden · Nature / Park
Escape to a sanctuary of natural beauty at Koko-en, a collection of Japanese gardens scattered across the grounds of Himeji Castle. Constructed in 1992, these nine gardens reflect different styles of the Edo Period and welcome visitors looking for a peaceful space to unwind. Spread across 3.5 hectares (8.6 acres), the park contains elegant bridges, flower and bamboo gardens, pristine waterfalls, and a ceremonial teahouse where you can enjoy a cup of traditionally brewed matcha or green tea. The gardens are accessed via a short walk from the castle's main entrance. Make Koko-en a part of your Himeji vacation plans using our Himeji day trip planner.
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Tours to Koko-en

FROM $143 BOOK WITH VIATOR Himeji Private Tour from Osaka or Kobe
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
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FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR From Osaka: Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, Arima Onsen & Kobe 1-Day Tour
Duration: 9 hours 40 minutes
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FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Guided Cultural Tour of Hyogo Top Sights from Osaka
Duration: 9 hours 40 minutes
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  • By BZimm08
    Make sure to get the combination ticket for both Koko-en and the castle, it is well worth the extra 50 yen and both attractions are highly worth visiting. I came to the gardens after the castle and...  more »
  • By caistriona
    Came here with a Himeji Castle combined ticket, on a different day as ours was valid until the next day. Worth a visit if you're visiting the castle, otherwise forget it. Having been to Okayama...  more »
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  • By Dex Goh
    Visited during spring time, the wind was so very cooling and relaxing. Add that to the beauty of the garden. It was so relaxing that I wanted to take a nap right in the garden! The stair climbing in Himeji Jo nearby helped to build the mood for nap taking too.
  • By Martin Rich
    Beautiful Japanese garden with tea house inside. It's just a few minutes from Himeji Castle and also you can buy combined ticket for both places. There are several parts with water, bamboo trees etc. If you ever imagined Japanese garden this one is definitely meets your imagination. In the middle there is a tea house so for 500 yens you can get traditional tea with sweet.
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