Haogu Garden (Shuangshu Temple) is a place where you can enjoy tea and maple leaves, and enjoy the leisurely ancient charm.

Kokoen Garden next to Himeji Castle is a beautiful spot that combines a Japanese garden with a historical atmosphere. The Shuangshuan teahouse in the garden is an ideal place to enjoy tea and appreciate maple leaves. During the autumn leaf season, the red and yellow maple leaves set off the teahouse, making people feel as if they are in a poetic painting of the Edo period. #### Feature Highlights 1. **Japanese Garden and Tea Ceremony Experience** Shuangshuan is mainly based on traditional Japanese architecture, surrounded by exquisite garden design, allowing people to enjoy the garden's seasonal changes while sipping tea. During the red leaf season, the maple trees in the courtyard form the most beautiful natural screen outside the teahouse. 2. **Traditional Matcha and Japanese Confectionery** The tea room offers exquisite Matcha and Japanese confectionery, with rich tea aroma and delicate desserts, which make people completely relax and feel the tranquility and elegance of the tea culture. 3. **Garden red leaves view** Sitting by the window or in the open-air seats of Shuangshuan, you can overlook the pond and red maple scenery in the courtyard. Especially in the afternoon when the sun is shining, the whole scenery is picturesque. #### Useful Information 📍 **Address**: 68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture (inside Koko-en Garden) ⏰ **Opening hours**: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (tea room hours may vary slightly) 💰 **Fee**: - Koko-en Garden entrance fee: 350 yen for adults - Tea room tea tasting experience: about 700 yen #### Recommended Reasons 1. **Classic Japanese experience**: Combining Japanese gardens with tea ceremony culture, it allows people to deeply experience the beauty of Japanese tradition. 2. **Spectacular views during the red leaf season**: Haogu Garden is even more gorgeous during the red leaf season, and the teahouse at Shuangshuan becomes one of the best viewing spots. 3. **Suitable for meditation and relaxation**: Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a quiet and cultural time. 📸 **#Good Old Garden** **#Shuangshuan** **#Tea Tasting and Maple Viewing** **#Himeji Castle Tour** **#Japanese Garden** #2024 Travel Review