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Koko-en, Himeji

4.4

#1 of 288 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

Private Tour - Must-Sees in Himeji - Tradition in a Castle and Yamadera! BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $112

5.0

Duration: 6 to 7 hours

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From Osaka: Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, Arima Onsen & Kobe 1-Day Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $98

Duration: 9 hours 40 minutes

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Full-Day Guided Cultural Tour of Hyogo Top Sights from Osaka BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $98

Duration: 9 hours 40 minutes

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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 »
By Komator

You can buy a combined ticket along with Himeji Castle's. It's worth. The garden is very close to the castle and the work on the creeks and vegetation is impressive. In addition to walk around, there.... 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.

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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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