Japan Midokoro / Shiga Prefecture / Hikone / Hikone Castle
Hikone, Shiga Prefecture · Historic Site
Hikone Castle
- Nearest stationHikone Station 1.1 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Special Historic Site, Japan Heritage, National Treasure
- Year1603 (recorded)
Hikone Castle (彦根城, Hikone-jō) is an Edo-period Japanese castle located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is considered the most significant historical site in Shiga.
From the Wikipedia article “Hikone Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Hikone Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Hikone, Shiga Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hikone Station, 1.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Special Historic Site, Japan Heritage, National Treasure |
| Year | 1603 (recorded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Hikone Castle?
- Hikone Station. It is 1.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Hikone Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Special Historic Site, Japan Heritage, National Treasure.
- When was Hikone Castle recorded?
- In 1603.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hikone Castle Keep Tower: 高菜明太 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tsukeyagura and Tamon'yagura: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Hikone Castle Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Genkyū-en: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Rakuraku-en: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Archival Museum, Faculty of Economics, Shiga University: Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain)
