Cotton rose mallow

This cotton rose mallow bloomed in Kouko-en garden. This Japanese garden was constructed in 1992 at the exact site of Nishi-oyashiki (Lord's west residence), borrowing the scenery of Himeji Castle as one part of the garden.

Using the gardening technique of Edo period, you can enjoy the atmosphere of just like Japan, visiting the Japanese traditional room and joining tea ceremony if you are lucky.

The cherry blossom in Spring and the red leaves in Autumn, you can experience to appreciate the beauty of four seasons of Japan.