Hikone
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Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
The room is good. The chech in is the tipical machine check-in, very unfriendly. Breakfast, so so. Staff is friendly. Th bed and pillows are very hard.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone
Great breakfast selection.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

A retro 3LDK apartment near Hikone Castle Entire apartment can be rented exclusively for up to 4 pe / Hikone Shiga
Flat is a lot bigger than expected. It has everything we need including a combo cooker (steamer/microwave/grill/oven) to warm things up. It is very convenient - walking distance to town/castle. We are aware that the flat is above an izakaya but did not expect to listen to karaoke till midnight. It ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2023

八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa
Great location
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

KINOTOMI OMIMAIKO - Self Check-In Only
Popular places to visit

Hikone Castle
Find out about the history of Hikone with a stop at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.
Ryotanji Temple
Ryotanji Temple is just one of the places to see in Hikone, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Shigaken Gokoku Shrine
After visiting Shigaken Gokoku Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hikone. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.
Sawayama Castle Ruins
You can learn about the history of Hikone with a trip to Sawayama Castle Ruins. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road
Enjoy an outing to Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road during your stay in Hikone. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.
Hikone Castle Museum
You can study the exhibits at Hikone Castle Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hikone. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Things to do

From Nagoya: Castles and Canals in Hikone and Omi Hachiman







