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1-Day Hikone and Nagahama Castle Tour with Castle Town Walks

1 Day Round trip from 日本、滋賀県 Moderate pace
Hikone Castle
Hikone Castle
Hikone Castle
Hikone Castle
Hikone Castle
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Hikone Castle, a national treasure known for its sophisticated beauty and military ingenuity
  • 02 See four valuable Yaguras, all designated as important cultural properties
  • 03 Meet the cutest mascot, Hikonyan, at Hikone Castle
  • 04 Walk along "Yumekyobashi Castle Road" and enjoy shopping in an Edo-period-style streetscape
  • 05 Stroll through Ho-koen Park while remembering the days when the basis of the castle town was founded
  • 06 Learn more about Nagahama at the "Nagahama Castle Hisorical Museum"
  • 07 Experience the deep culture created by the townspeople of Nagahama

Explore two historic castle towns in Shiga on this 1-day tour from Hikone to Nagahama. Visit Hikone Castle, a national treasure completed in 1607 after the decisive Battle of SEKIGAHAR, and discover its military ingenuity, valuable Yaguras, rare stable, and the attached Genkyu-en garden. Stroll along "Yumekyobashi Castle Road" before continuing to Nagahama Castle, first built by Hideyoshi in 1576 and now reconstructed as the "Nagahama Castle Hisorical Museum" at Ho-koen Park. The tour also includes time to walk through central Nagahama, including Kurokabe and the Hikiyama Museum.

Explore two historic castle towns in Shiga on this 1-day tour from Hikone to Nagahama.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Hikone Castle and Nagahama Castle Town Walk

  • Meeting point: JR Hikone Station
  • Visit Hikone Castle.
  • Walk along "Yumekyobashi Castle Road."
  • Travel to JR Nagahama Station.
  • Visit Ho-koen Park.
  • Visit Nagahama Castle and the "Nagahama Castle Hisorical Museum."
  • See the Old Nagahama Railroad Station.
  • Visit Keiun-kan Guest House.
  • Explore Kurokabe.
  • Visit the Hikiyama Museum.
  • Ending point: JR Nagahama Station
Hikone Castle, Yumekyobashi Castle Road, Nagahama Castle, Kurokabe

Where this trip takes you

Hikone Castle, Yumekyobashi Castle Road, Nagahama Castle, Kurokabe

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Japanese tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Admission / entrance fees
  • Transportation
  • Lunch and/or dinner
  • Any unexpected cost

Know before you go

1) The tour consists of a 7-hour walking excursion, basically starting from 9:30 AM to 16:30 (4:30 PM), including 1 hour for lunch.

2) Meeting and "good-bye" place:

  • 9:30 AM at JR Hikone Station (tour start)
  • 4:30 PM at JR Nagahama Station (tour end)

3) Lunch: A set menu of local foods from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

4) Peak season: The destination spots may slightly change due to seasonal conditions, after getting approval from the guests.

5) Longer or shorter excursion times and other specific regions are available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hikone Station, 古沢町 彦根市 滋賀県 日本
Tour start
日本、滋賀県
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in 日本、滋賀県.

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