Sunken Garden, Castle Garden
Sunken Garden, Castle Garden
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TheDoor_isopen
Tuggeranong, Australia2,895 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
I read about the castle gardens so made a point of visiting them. I don't know why they call them the castle gardens because they're nowhere near the castle (23 minutes walk away). It has its own gardens. whilst they're not unattractive, I wouldn't make a special effort to see them. Concrete features heavily and there are many steps. It would be a good meeting place because there's seating.
Written 24 June 2018
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Randall K
Canberra, Australia1,223 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
Certainly not a traditional garden, but a very creative use of an interesting space. There are a couple of levels which draw your attention. The use of all the materials and flow of water make this an intriguing place to stop and enjoy for a short period of time. Well done to those who designed & created this space.
Written 30 December 2016
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seafare74
SF, California2,148 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Located just to your right as you exit the station this garden is very modern and not at all like a traditional Japanese garden. That said it is of visual interest and includes a nice water feature.
Written 30 March 2016
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Aurel P
Brussels, Belgium139 contributions
Feb 2016
Leaving the station towards the Himeji Castle, one cannot miss the Sunken Garden on one's right. The impression is not much as the amount of concrete overshadows the greenery. It may be that in February it is not th best season to stop and leisure around.
Written 26 February 2016
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Angad Singh
Hong Kong, China378 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
this is a nice place to relax and chill for a bit after your hectic walk in and around the Himeji castle.
Written 14 March 2019
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Rowena P
Adelaide, Australia277 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
This is a very pretty area where you can chill and relax after walking all day up, through and around the castle and ample gardens. This is close to the station so we did this on our way back, just after lunch with a small group of people and we all had a nice time here. It's a garden area, with plenty of stairs (strollers and bikes are out) and very peaceful. So a nice chillax before returning the hussle bussle of the train station and the city.
Written 2 December 2017
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Bigermomy
Thailand118 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Don't miss Sunken Garden, Castle Garden. These is in front of Himeji station.
My daughter liked to run around.
My daughter liked to run around.
Written 24 April 2017
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,755 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
This is a lovely part of Himeji station, and while it is obvious most people come here to see the castle, it's worth to go through the garden for a minute or two, just to appreciate its lovely architecture.
Written 7 April 2017
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m97lrs
Redhill, UK100 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
I didn't go out of my way to visit the Sunken Garden, but as it was right next to the train station it was hard to miss. As long as you're not expecting a 'normal' garden - there's the pretty Kokoen Garden next to Himeji Castle for that - and take this as a bit of urban landscaping then the Sunken Garden is a very pleasant place to go, perhaps in the evening on the quest for dinner.
Written 6 March 2016
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chch2010
Wellington, New Zealand425 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
We didn't actually walk around the garden, but sat at Starbucks above it and it looks a lovely area, bright cheery and airy
Written 29 September 2015
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