[Hyogo x Spring Trip]

📍Kokoen Garden, Former Western Residence of Himeji Castle

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo

Opening hours 9:00~17:00

Admission fee 310 yen for adults, 150 yen for children

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Kokoen Garden, Former Western Residence of Himeji Castle, located southwest of Himeji Castle

This is a Japanese garden with a pond and a strolling style, built using the remains of the samurai residences and other structures discovered during excavation surveys.

This is also very popular with foreigners, and it was difficult to take photos.

The gardens cover an area of about 10,000 tsubo (approx. 33,000 m2).

The gardens are made up of nine gardens, including the "Oyashiki Garden" with its waterfalls and ponds, and the "Tea Garden" with its Soju-an.

The gardens have also been used as locations for period dramas and historical dramas.

The gardens are also famous as locations for the filming of Rurouni Kenshin.

The gardens are planted with wildflowers that were popular in the Edo period, as well as various flowering trees and shrubs. "Flower Garden"

The highlight of this garden is the flow of water that draws gentle curves. It has a bright and open atmosphere.

The "Flower Garden" has an gazebo where you can take a break while watching the water flow.

The gardens are planted with many types of bamboo. In the center is the "Bamboo Garden," which has a gazebo inspired by a Japanese umbrella.

The Tsukiji fence that separates each garden also serves as a backdrop to hide unnecessary things.

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