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오시는 길 (1)
How do I get there from JR Hikone Station?
About 15 minutes' walk from JR Hikone Station. The Hikone Gojoka loop bus also takes you close to the castle, and holding a one-day bus pass (400 yen) gives 10 per cent off castle admission.
오시는 길·시설 (1)
How do I reach the keep? Are there steps?
There is a height difference of about 50 m from the entrance to the keep, with slopes and stone steps along the way. There are no lifts inside the keep or the turrets, but there are flat areas partway up the slope and at the foot of the hill with facilities everyone can enjoy.
お土産・記念品 (1)
Where can I buy a goshuin castle stamp?
It is sold at the Omotemon ticket office, open 8:30-16:30.
スタンプ・御朱印 (1)
Where is the Japan 100 Castles stamp?
The Japan 100 Castles stamp is at the Kaikoku Kinenkan.
マナー・ルール (1)
Can I smoke or have a barbecue in the grounds?
Open flames are strictly prohibited at Hikone Castle and in the surrounding area. Smoking outside the designated areas is not permitted, and barbecues and portable stoves are prohibited.
영업시간 (1)
What are the opening hours and last entry time for Hikone Castle?
The grounds are open 8:30-17:00. Last entry is 16:30 for the castle, Genkyuen and the Hikone Castle Museum, and 16:45 for the Kaikoku Kinenkan. The buildings, including the keep, close at 16:45 so that visitors can leave by closing time.
요금 (2)
Does the same ticket cover the Hikone Castle Museum?
A combined ticket for Hikone Castle (including Genkyuen) and the museum is sold. Please note that the combined ticket is not sold while the museum is closed temporarily or during exhibition changeovers. The museum's own opening hours vary by season.
How much is admission? Are there discounts?
Adults (high school students and above) 1,000 yen and elementary and junior high school students 300 yen, including entry to Genkyuen. Advance tickets bought at Lawson cost 900 yen for adults and 270 yen for elementary and junior high school students. Using the Hikone Gojoka loop bus (400 yen, unlimited rides for a day) gives 10 per cent off admission.
볼거리 (2)
Where can I meet Hikonyan? Does it appear every day?
Hikonyan appears three times a day in the free areas of the castle, in front of the keep and near the museum entrance. Please check the official website for the latest schedule.
What kind of garden is Genkyu Rakurakuen?
Genkyu Rakurakuen is a daimyo garden on the site of the Ii family's lower residence, said to be modelled on the Eight Views of Omi and designated a national place of scenic beauty. It is an elegant strolling garden using the keep of Hikone Castle as borrowed scenery, with something to see in every season.
볼거리·계절 (1)
Can I see the cherry blossom?
Cherry trees are planted throughout the castle grounds, and you can enjoy the blossom in spring. Hikone Castle is well known for its cherry blossom and draws many visitors in the season.
주차장 (1)
Is there parking, and how much does it cost?
There are several paid car parks around the castle. Rates are around 1,000 yen a day for a car and 2,000 yen for a tour bus or minibus. They are generally open 8:30-18:00, though this can vary.
기타 (6)
When is it closed?
Open all year round.
How do I get there?
About 15 minutes' walk from JR Hikone Station. About 10 minutes from Hikone IC on the Meishin Expressway.
What are the opening hours?
8:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.
What is the address?
1-1 Konkicho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
How much is admission?
Adults (high school students and above) 1,000 yen, elementary and junior high school students 300 yen (including Genkyuen garden).