What to do and see in Hyogo Prefecture, Kinki: The Best Gardens

March 13, 2022 Janette Largent

Discover the best top things to do in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan including Koko-en, Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Museum, Awajihanasajiki, Aramaki Rose Garden, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, Ashiya Rock Garden, Nishinomiya Kitayama Botanical Garden, Sorakuen Garden, Tamamizu Lily Hydrangea Garden, Zuihoji Park.
Restaurants in Hyogo Prefecture

1. Koko-en

68 Honmachi, Himeji 670-0012 Hyogo Prefecture +81 79-289-4120 http://himeji-machishin.jp/ryokka/kokoen/
Excellent
54%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,110 reviews

Koko-en

Japanese garden 'Koko-en' was constructed in1992 at the exact site of Nishi-Oyashiki(Lord's West Residence) with Himeji Castle, one of the world cultural heritages, as a background. The area of this garden is about 3.5 ha and it is composed of 9 difficult garsens,built on the archaeologically excavated site of samurai houses and roads. Using the gardening techniques in the Edo period(ca.1600-1860) as a good model, 'Koko-en' creates historical atmosphere with the magnificent view of Himeji Castle. We hope you will have agood stroll and feel history in 'Koko-en' with Himeji Castle.

Reviewed By tlarraya - Community of Madrid, Spain

I loved this garden (and we've seen quite a few so far in Japan). It's varied, it has so many beautiful spots with stone bridges, wooden houses and a wooden covered bridge, stepping stones in the water, lots of beautiful kois (some shockingly huge), flowers, trees with beautiful shapes,.. It's a must visit with the castle (there's a combined ticket). Allocate 45 minutes since we couldn't finish it in 30. There's a refreshing spray water tunnel at the entrance that's really appreciated in August. Beautiful!

2. Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Museum

4 Yumebutai, Awaji 656-2306 Hyogo Prefecture +81 799-74-1200 [email protected] http://www.kisekinohoshi.jp/
Excellent
45%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
6%
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5%
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4.5 based on 122 reviews

Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Museum

Reviewed By 282brendab - Songshan, Taiwan

Such amazing flowers. I love traveling through Japan and enjoying all of the beautiful outdoor areas, and all of the gorgeous foliage. The flowers are just absolutely amazing.

3. Awajihanasajiki

2805-7 Kusumoto, Awaji 656-2301 Hyogo Prefecture +81 799-74-6426 http://www.hyogo-park.or.jp/hanasajiki
Excellent
41%
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44%
Satisfactory
14%
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4.5 based on 320 reviews

Awajihanasajiki

A flower field that gently spreads out toward Osaka Bay in the hilly area of northern Awaji Island. A flower sightseeing spot where you can enjoy a large panorama of a vast flower of about 15 hectares (entrance: free parking lot:Standard-sized car ¥200,Bus ¥ 1600) Opening hours 9:00 to 17:00 (last admission time 16:30)

4. Aramaki Rose Garden

6-5-50 Aramaki, Itami 664-0001 Hyogo Prefecture +81 72-772-7696 http://www.city.itami.lg.jp/shokai/sansaku/oashisu/1392345375093.html
Excellent
43%
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Aramaki Rose Garden

5. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens

1-4-3 Kitanocho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0002 Hyogo Prefecture +81 78-271-1160 [email protected] http://www.kobeherb.com/
Excellent
43%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,144 reviews

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens

Reviewed By KristineSt_Paul_MN - Redmond, United States

This is a great little excursion if you have a few hours and want to get outdoors. Ride up- walk down. Browse the first shop, wander through the gardens, stop for tea and a pork cutlet sandwich at the glass house, then take a short jaunt in a little forest and past a waterfall. The waterfall is less incredible than the view from the basin so look up and around. Emerge behind Shin-Kobe station and grab a snack from the 7-11.

6. Ashiya Rock Garden

Ashiya Hyogo Prefecture
Excellent
40%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Ashiya Rock Garden

7. Nishinomiya Kitayama Botanical Garden

1-1 Kitayamacho, Nishinomiya 662-0091 Hyogo Prefecture +81 798-72-9391 http://www.nishi.or.jp/kotsu/kankyo/hanatomidori/shokubutsuen/index.html
Excellent
44%
Good
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Nishinomiya Kitayama Botanical Garden

8. Sorakuen Garden

5-3-1 Nakayamatedori, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0004 Hyogo Prefecture +81 78-351-5155 http://www.sorakuen.com/index.html
Excellent
43%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
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Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 111 reviews

Sorakuen Garden

9. Tamamizu Lily Hydrangea Garden

207 Kurooka, Tanba Sasayama 669-2321 Hyogo Prefecture +81 79-552-3229
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Tamamizu Lily Hydrangea Garden

10. Zuihoji Park

Arimacho, Kita-Ku, Kobe 651-1401 Hyogo Prefecture http://www.arima-onsen.com/facility_info103.html
Excellent
26%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
13%
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4.0 based on 38 reviews

Zuihoji Park

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