Koko-en Garden
Himeji, Osaka
- Daily
- 9:00 to 17:00
Last entry 16:30. Closed 29 and 30 December.
Source: himeji-machishin.jp, checked 13 Oct 2026.
Nine linked gardens southwest of Himeji Castle, laid out so the castle serves as borrowed scenery. It includes a pond-and-stroll garden and a tea garden with a sukiya-style tea house.
Insider tip
Entry stops at 16:30. A combined ticket with Himeji Castle is available.
What's on near Koko-en Garden
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Koko-en Garden, from the weekly Osaka events calendar.
Himeji Oshiro Matsuri
姫路お城まつり
Station Himeji (JR Sanyo Line, Sanyo Electric Railway)
Himeji's castle festival around Otemae-dori, Otemae Park and Sannomaru Plaza. The 76th edition ran Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May 2026. The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet.
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Good to know
- What is the address of Koko-en Garden?
- 68 Honmachi, Himeji, Osaka (in Japanese: 姫路市本町68).
- What are the opening hours of Koko-en Garden?
- Daily 9:00 to 17:00. Last entry 16:30. Closed 29 and 30 December.
- How do I get to Koko-en Garden?
- The nearest station is Himeji. Koko-en Garden is in Himeji, Osaka.
- How much does Koko-en Garden cost?
- Koko-en Garden is cheap, marked ¥ on the site's price scale.
- How long do you need at Koko-en Garden?
- Plan for 1 hr.
- When is the best time to visit Koko-en Garden?
- Daytime.
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