Things to Do
Yumekyobashi Castle Road
Yumekyobashi Castle Road starts immediately from the bridge that crosses the moat at Hikone-jo Castle, and is designed to evoke the townscape of the Edo period (1603 – 1868).
Overview
Access
- JR Biwako Line Hikone Station 20 min on foot
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
Nearby Hotels & Spots
Basic Information
Related Things to Do
Japan Location Photo
Japan Location Photo offers a wedding photography service in stunning Hikone locations representative of the beauty of Japan, including the National Treasure that is Hikone-jo Castle and the majestic Lake Biwa.
Hikone & Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival
See the town along the banks of the lake illuminated by 6,000 fireworks.
Meet to Hear the Sound of Insects in Genkyu-en
In the illuminated Genkyu-en, listen to the sound of insects and enjoy the gentle passage of time in a manner impossible in any city.
Inoue Butsudan Ten
A butsudan is a cabinet used to store Buddhism related items in Japanese homes.
Omi Beef Sennaritei Kyara
At Sennaritei Kyara you can enjoy melt-in-your-mouth delicious Omi beef.
Takeshima Cruise (Omi Marine)
Linking Hikone Port with Takeshima in just 20 minutes, a simple and easy way to visit one of Hikone’s greatest sightseeing spots.
Related Trip Ideas
Explore the Core Values of Japan Through the Life and Legacy of the “Omi Merchants”
Unwind with Nature on a Freshwater Adventure Around Lake Biwa
Discover the Legacy of Craft & Modern Creativity in Shiga
Reveal the Roots of Japan’s Spiritual & Cultural Heritage
Tour Historic Temples and Ride the Sakamoto Cable Car
Discover Historic Temples and Craft Ceramics on Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa Museum & Kusatsu Headquarters
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Shiga Adventure Tourism
