Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle started its construction in 1604 by the first Tokugawa Shogun, Ieyasu's order. It took about 20 years to finish the construction.

This castle is on Hikone mountain.
The castle tower looks larger when you look up from the foot of the mountain.
The garden is beautiful, too.

It's one of 5 National Treasure castles and 12 castles with original castle tower.

Hikonyan, image character of this castle is one of the most popular characters in Japan.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Hikone station (Shiga Prefecture)

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1000 yen + Museum 500 yen

8:30 - 17:00　　　Open throughout the year

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