Founded in 1831, Fujii Honke uses water from the Echigawa River and locally produced rice to brew their sake.

Takeshima (“multiple scenery island”) received this name due to the vastly differing views it offers depending on the location of the observer.

Linking Hikone Port with Takeshima in just 20 minutes, a simple and easy way to visit one of Hikone’s greatest sightseeing spots.

The path along the Serikawa River Seawall is famous for its rows of Japanese elm trees that have stood for 400 years, and is also a famous spot for cherry blossoms in the spring.

A hotel located just one minute on foot from Hikone Station, making it extremely conveniently located for visiting such National Treasures as the Hikone-jo Castle or Taga Taisha Shrine.

Hikone Castle is a National Treasure and counted among the greatest castles in the world.

VOKKO is a café created by refurbishing an old Japanese home.

Genkyu-en Garden is a Daimyo (“feudal lord”) garden located to the north east of Hikone-jo Castle, created to resemble the Eight Views of Omi that in turn originate from the Eight Views of Lake Biwa and the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang, China.

A restaurant that specializes in “Akita Hinai Chicken,” one of the three great chickens of Japan! Enjoy fabled Hinai chicken dishes, rich with poultry deliciousness.

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).

Chanpontei Sohonke opened in Hikone City, Shiga in 1963.

The main temple at Saimyoji Temple is one of the three Koto Sanzan temples of the Tendai Sect.

A long standing dining hotel with history going back to 1869.

Ichishirogama displays and retails koto-yaki pieces, slightly blue ceramics decorated with delicate images, as well as offering a pottery classroom.

Provides a full range of souvenirs from Shiga, including confections, traditional art and local sake!

Provides traditional Ibuki Soba noodles from contracted farmers, served with other seasonal ingredients.