Hikone Castle4.1
This castle, completed in early 17th century, is one of few castles in Japan that retain many of its original buildings. Although the interior of the castle keep is relatively small and the wooden steps are very steep, a magnificent view of Lake Biwa from the top is rewarding. There are a guardhouse, a three-story watch tower, and a museum that are worth visiting.
This is a beautiful castle to visit in any season, but spring is the best with more than 1,000 cherry trees laden with blossoms. Visitors will perhaps meet the mascot Hikonyan, a cat sporting a samurai helmet.
Purposeexperience,knows a lot about Japan,art,sightseeing
Airport/Sta.Chubu Centrair International Airport (about 69.1km) Google Transit
We guide this spot.
Hiromi
Kazu
Mori
Junko
Yoshi
Tomo
Hitonomori
Akira
T.SANUKI
R.Suenaga
H.Shimazaki
Henry
Jun
Kenji
MITSU
Miho in Chubu
K.EGI
Nob
samurai joe
Kenji
Tomoko
Y.Hirotoh
Nao
Mitchy
MayReviews
Peter Gleadall5.02 weeks ago
Great example of one of the remaining 12 original castles in Japan. Between the castle and associated buildings and the gardens you can easily spend 3-4 hours here. Lots of uneven stairs and paths to climb so you need to be able to move OK.
Eugene Wong5.03 weeks ago
We arrived at ard 330pm and we were lucky to avoid the crowds that some other patrons faced so we were very relieved and enjoyed our visit very much because it was leisurely and peaceful. It is a lovely castle, well preserved and climbing the large steps was fun.
Andrew Herron5.03 months ago
Another breathtaking Castle in Japan.
Be prepared to walk plenty, but it sure is worth it. Definitely not suitable for wheelchair access. Lots of steps and walking up and down stairs. Wear shoes that are easy to take off for access into the castle.
The stone work is magical.
The views are amongst the best I've ever seen.
There isn't much English written around, but it doesn't matter. Definitely worth putting on the must see list.
Joseph Tang4.02 months ago
A designated national treasure & one of key castles in Japan. It’s a well preserved wooden superstructure, but extremely steep to climb the stairs inside the main castle tower. It’s fairly well maintained, gorgeous & yet peaceful to walk around inside. It’s a good place to have a panoramic city view & watch the sunset.
Nana Kitano5.03 months ago
Amazing!! It does take a bit of climbing, first you climb a little hill (they provide you with a walking stick if needed, we went without one and got up fine). Then when you get into the castle, there are extremely steep stairs(!!!) You literally have to climb. But the view you get on the top is amazing!! You can also visit the Gardens with the ticket, the Gardens are quite big and very beautiful. There are benches to sit and relax on everywhere
Spot Reviews (2)
（Highlights of this tour) ・Visit beautiful Hikone's castle keep (National Treasure), turrets (Important Cultural Assets), and see magnificent stone walls and deep moats ・Stroll around a feudal lord's garden which boast...
（Highlights of this tour)
・Visit beautiful Hikone's castle keep (National Treasure), turrets
(Important Cultural Assets), and see magnificent stone walls and deep moats
・Stroll around a feudal lord's garden which boasts a breathtaking beauty
・Visit the Hikone Castle Museum
・Explore the old Hikone castle town and visit the temple complex and local shrines
・Shop and eat on the street called "Yume (Dream) Kyobashi Castle Road"
Genkyuen Garden: If you visit Hikone castle, please do not miss going Genkyuen Garden. This gargen is one of the typical traditional landscape gardens. It was designed so that visitors can enjoy the view while walking around the pond.
Genkyuen Garden:
If you visit Hikone castle, please do not miss going Genkyuen Garden.
This gargen is one of the typical traditional landscape gardens. It was designed so that visitors can enjoy the view while walking around the pond.
