One of the 12 existing castle towers in Japan [Hikone Castle]

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2021.3.12

One of the 12 existing castle towers in Japan [Hikone Castle]

The castle was built in 1622 by Naotsugu, the son of Ii Naomasa, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Tokugawa. Since then, the castle has been used as a residence for 14 generations of the Ii family, which has produced many feudal lords. In the Meiji era (1868-1912), the castle was sold and dismantled due to an ordinance to abolish castles, but it was preserved by order of Emperor Meiji when he passed through Hikone after his tour of the city. It is one of the 12 existing castle towers, and the castle tower is designated as a national treasure. In recent years, Hikone is also known as the base of "Hikonyan," a local character that sparked the local character boom.

Hikone Castle

epistolary style
1 Kinkame-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
Tel. 0749-22-2742
8:30-17:00 (Reception close/16:30)
open all year round
All seats non-smoking No private room Parking available
https://hikonecastle.com/
Admission (including Genkyuen): adults 800 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
There are also combination tickets with Hikone Castle Museum.
*Children under elementary school age are free
*Free admission for those with a disability certificate or rehabilitation certificate upon presentation at the entrance.
Other exemptions are available for Hikone City residents.

*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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