Day 1: Most popular attractions
For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Hikone Castle, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.
- Hikone Castle
- Hikone Castle Museum
- Genkyuen Garden
3 days
Japan, Asia3-Day Hikone itinerary guide
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Top stops to prioritize
- Hikone Castle
- CAINZ Hikone Store
- Hinai Chicken Hokkoriya
- Lake Biwa
- Monzenya
- Hikone Castle Museum
- Genkyuen Garden
- FRESPO Hikone Store
Day 2: Northeast side of town
For day 2, we recommend exploring the northeast side side of town.
- CAINZ Hikone Store
- FRESPO Hikone Store
- Hikone Station
- Shiga Prefecture Gokoku Shrine
- Yume Kyōbashi Castle Road
- Yonbancho Square
- Shosakai Park
Day 3: Keep it simple
For day 3, these 6 places should be enough to fill your day with something exciting to do in Hikone.
- Lake Biwa
- Sawayama Castle Ruins
- Hikone City National Museum
- Omi beef noodles Mentakumi Chakapon
- Gichuji
- San-mon Gate
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