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Operating hours
27 Apr - 31 Aug: 9.00am - 6.00pm
1 Sep - 26 Apr: 9.00am - 5.00pm
29 Dec, 30 Dec: Closed -
Contacts +81 79 2894120
Located next to Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture, Kokoen Garden that spans an area of about 3.5 hectares was constructed in 1992 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Himeji municipality. It has nine different gardens within, designed in various garden styles of the Edo period, such as a pine tree garden, a flower garden and a bamboo garden, just to name a few.
This place is also known as 好古園.
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1. Enjoy a cup of green tea in the tea ceremony house in the garden of the lord's residence, surrounded by the beautiful natural greenery, for a relaxing afternoon.
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Kokoen Garden is just outside the Himeji Castle (a short walk west of the castle's main gate).
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From Himeji Station, take a 20 minutes walk or 5 minutes bus or car ride along Otemae-dori Street from the station directly to the castle and garden.
