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Shiga: Guided Hikone Castle Experience with Samurai Heritage

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $250 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

Hikone Castle stands as a testament to Japan's rich history, closely connected to the influential Ii family and the Tokugawa shogunate. This guided tour delves into the architectural elegance and strategic significance of one of Japan's finest castles. Explore the castle's massive earthworks, original national treasures, and stunning views of Lake Biwa. Depending on your choice, opt for a concise introduction or an extended experience that includes the serene Genkyuen Garden and traditional matcha tea, reflecting the cultural life of the Ii lords. Engage with the stories that shaped the region and gain insights from your knowledgeable guide.

  • Discover the historical significance of Hikone Castle and the Ii clan
  • Choose between a standard or extended tour, including gardens and tea
  • Enjoy panoramic views from the main keep overlooking Lake Biwa
  • Learn about the castle's role in the Tokugawa shogunate's governance
Activity location
  • Hikone Castle
    • 1-1 Konkicho,
    • 522-0061, Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Hikonekanko Center
    • 51 1
    • 522-0001, Hikone, Shiga, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Hikone Castle Only
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Hikone Castle Only

Language options: English
Price details
CA $249.69 x 1 AdultCA $249.69
Total
Price is CA $249.69
Until Mon, Feb 16
Hikone Castle + Garden
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Hikone Castle + Garden

Language options: English
Price details
CA $436.96 x 1 AdultCA $436.96
Total
Price is CA $436.96
Until Mon, Feb 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Hikone Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional visit to Genkyuen Garden and Rakurakuen Palace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the main keep
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional traditional matcha tea experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from Hikone Castle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hikone Castle
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Hikone Castle is one of Japan’s best-preserved feudal castles and a designated National Treasure. Built after the fall of nearby Sawayama Castle, it became the seat of the Ii family, loyal vassals of the Tokugawa shogunate. Its main keep, believed to have been relocated from Otsu Castle, represents both military strength and aesthetic refinement. Visitors can explore the original defensive moats, gates, and turrets, and from the top floor of the keep, enjoy sweeping views of Lake Biwa and the Ōmi region. The castle embodies the political and cultural role of the Ii clan, who governed Hikone for over 250 years and contributed greatly to the stability of the Edo period.

Location

Activity location
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    Hikone Castle
    • 1-1 Konkicho,
    • 522-0061, Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hikonekanko Center
    • 51 1
    • 522-0001, Hikone, Shiga, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hikonekanko Center
    • 51 1
    • 522-0001, Hikone, Shiga, Japan

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