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Genkyuen

Japan, 3 Kanagicho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture 522-0061

Located northeast of the castle, this daimyo garden was modeled after the Eight Views of Omi, which were chosen based on Lake Biwa and the Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang in China. It is said to have been built in 1677 by the fourth feudal lord, Naoki. Every November, the "Autumn Genkyuen Illumination" event is held, allowing you to experience the unique charm of a daimyo garden.

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Futabaso

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Kiyotaki Ryokan

Kiyotaki Ryokan

Shiga Prefecture > Hikone
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Honmachi Juku

Honmachi Juku

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Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 (last entrance 16:30) / Open daily
Telephone number 0749-22-2742
Website https://www.hikoneshi.com/sightseeing/article/genkyuen
Access
  • [Access by train] Approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Hikone Station [Access by car] 10-15 minutes from Hikone IC Approximately 30 minutes from JR Nagahama Station (Lakeside Road)
Language 日本語
Last Update ： 2025.10.28   MATCHA

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