Museums in Hikone
This overview contains all museums in and around Hikone. Curious about which museums there are in Hikone? These are the museums:
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Hikone is a historic city located in Shiga Prefecture on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake. The city is primarily known for Hikone Castle, one of only twelve original Japanese castles that have survived the post-feudal age intact. Built in the early 1600s, this castle is designated as a National Treasure of Japan.
The city's cultural heritage is deeply rooted in the Edo period (1603-1867), when it served as an important strategic point along the Nakasendō, one of Japan's historic trade routes. Today, Hikone maintains its traditional character while functioning as a modern regional center, with numerous historic districts, traditional gardens, and museums that preserve and showcase its samurai heritage and local arts. The city's location by Lake Biwa has also influenced its cultural development, contributing to unique local traditions in fishing, crafts, and cuisine.
This overview contains all museums in and around Hikone. Curious about which museums there are in Hikone? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Hikone.
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Hikone.