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Hikone Castle
A castle with 400 years of history, the white-walled donjon is a National Treasure.
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Irifune Odawara-ekimae Branch
Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
Sushi, Japanese
322.91 km
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Miyakami
Asamashita, Kanagawa
Kaiseki (course menu), Japanese
374.08 km
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Irifune Ito-ekimae Branch
Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
Sushi, Japanese
317.49 km
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SAI.teppan
Kuwana, Mie
Teppanyaki, Yakiniku/Steak
54.6 km
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The construction was launched in 1604 and took 20 years to complete, Hikone Castle was renovated again in 1996 for the fifth times since it was built. Tiles of the roof, 60 thousands in 34 types, and white walls were facelifted. It is one of the most well-preserved castles in Japan and the tower, turrets, such as Nishinomaru-sanju-yagura, Taikomon-yagura, Tenbin-yagura, Ninomaru-sawaguchitamon-yagura, and stables are designated as Important Cultural Properties. The landscape garden, Genkyu-en and Rakuraku-en, are designated as Special Historic Sites. Now Hikonyan, a popular local mascot character, is performing in the castle on events three times a month.
Address
Hikone Castle
1-1, Konkicho, Hikone-shi, Shiga
Access from major landmarks
From Osaka station to Hikone Castle
One hour seventeen minutes (via JR Tokaido Line new Rapid)
From Hikone Station to Hikone Castle
Approx. Ten minutes by walk
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