Hikone Castle: One of the Twelve Remaining Original Castles!

Hikone Castle is located in Hikone, Inukami District, Omi Province. During the Edo period, it served as the administrative center of the Hikone Domain. The main keep, attached turret, and Tamon turret are designated as National Treasures, and the castle ruins are a Special Historic Site as well as a Type 1 Special Area of Biwako Quasi-National Park. It is one of the five castles whose main keep is designated as a National Treasure. It is also selected as one of the Eight Views of Hikone and the Eight Views of Lake Biwa. Access [From Maibara Station to Hikone Station] JR Biwako Line: About 5 minutes [From Hikone Station] On foot: About 15 minutes [To Hikone Station] From Kyoto Station Shinkaisoku: About 46 minutes From Osaka Station Shinkaisoku: About 80 minutes [From Hikone Station] On foot: About 15 minutes