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Kokoen

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A garden where one can enjoy Japanese seasonal changes

Kokoen is a Japanese style garden with a path around a central pond and spring (Chisen Kaiyu style), which was opened in 1992 next to the Himeji Castle. The garden is about 10,000 Tsubo (8 acres) and consists of nine different styles of gardens making use of chasms of old samurai sectors.

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Kokoen

By presenting the KANSAI ONE PASS card

10% off the regular entrance fee
*Not applicable with other discounts or services
*Limited to the person presenting the pass
*Online ticket purchases are not eligible for this discount

Koko-en Garden
10% off for adults [18 years and older]
* Visitors under 18 years old (up to March 31 following their 18th birthday) are admitted free of charge.

Expiration date
Until March 31, 2027

Information

Address68 Honmachi, Hemeji City 670-0012
Access- About a 15-minute walk from JR or Sanyo Electric Railway Himeji Station
- Right after getting off at the "Chukaku Tokubetsu Shien Gakko/Koko-en-mae" stop on the Shinki Bus
- The Himeji City shared bicycle service "Himechari" is also convenient.  (https://docomo-cycle.jp/himeji/)
Hours9:00 - 17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)
Regular holidayOpen every day
FeeAdult (18 years and older) 400 yen
* Visitors under 18 years old (up to March 31 following their 18th birthday) are admitted free of charge.
URL1http://www.himeji-machishin.jp/ryokka/kokoen/