Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle

彦根城

Hikone Castle is a rare, beautifully preserved Edo-period stronghold — one of only twelve castles in Japan with its original tenshu and among the handful whose buildings are National Treasures. Stroll the stone walls and moats, explore the authentically preserved keep and museum displays, and feel transported back to the age of samurai and feudal courts.

Region: Osaka & Kansai

Coordinates: 35.2764, 136.2517

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