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Kassui-ken
A traditional Japanese restaurant located inside Koko-en Garden, offering seasonal set meals and kaiseki dining.
Dining
Japanese Cuisine, Garden Dining, Traditional, Kaiseki
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Kassui-ken is the signature restaurant within Koko-en Garden, offering seasonal Japanese cuisine amid one of Himeji’s most scenic settings. The menu features kaiseki-style multi-course meals, tempura, sashimi, and teishoku set meals, allowing guests to enjoy flavors that highlight both seasonality and regional traditions. Large windows overlook the garden’s beautifully landscaped scenery, making the meal a visual as well as a culinary experience. Whether stopping for a light lunch during a garden visit or enjoying a full kaiseki dinner, Kassui-ken provides an elegant extension of Koko-en’s peaceful atmosphere.
Facilities & Services
Seasonal Japanese cuisine
Kaiseki and teishoku menus
Tempura and sashimi dishes
Garden-view dining
Group-friendly seating
Located inside Koko-en Garden
Kassui-ken
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