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Hikone

A beautiful lakeside castle town with nature and historic value.

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Hikone

Surrounded by rich nature, such as The lake Biwa and Suzuka mountains, Hikone City has developed as a castle town. Hikone City has preserved many historic and cultural assets, such as Hikona castle, the castle tower of which is designated as a National Treasure, Genkyu-en, a landscape garden located at the northeast part of Hikone castle, over 400 cherry trees that are beautifully colored with pink and white in the season, and many temples & shrines. As for foods, a sweet-fish porridge, carp sushi and Omi beef are recommended. Hikone Fireworks Festival is held on August 1 every year - with more than 6,000 fireworks, the festival will give you a spectacular experience.

Address

Hikone Station
40-2, Furusawacho, Hikone-shi, Shiga

Access from major landmarks

From Osaka station to Hikone Station
One hour seventeen minutes (via JR Tokaido Line new Rapid)

Attractions near Hikone

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