Hikone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hikone
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Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

3 out of 5
9-14, Asahi-machi, Hikone, Shiga
The price is AU$136 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$136
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Hikone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ii Naomasa Statue and Shigaken ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (446 reviews)
"It was super noisy. But, thankfully the staff quickly moved us to another room which was a bit better - and it was "Hikonyan" themed, which was kinda hilarious. Super convenient location, which was what mattered most for us. And really good value. Oh, and try to Hikone beers they have - best beer ..."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Hotel Sunroute Hikone
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

2.5 out of 5
2-1 Ekihigashicho, Hikone, Shiga
The price is AU$92 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$92
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Hikone. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (699 reviews)
"I only stayed for one night - I was heading to the second round of the D1GP in Okuibuki the next day. The staff were polite, and handed me the tickets I had forwarded to meet me three. Thank you."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
Comfort Hotel Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone

3 out of 5
18-7 Ekihigashi-cho, Hikone, Shiga-ken
The price is AU$90 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$90
per night
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hikone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ii Naomasa Statue and Shigaken Gokoku Shrine are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (389 reviews)
"Comfort hotel is always the best no frill hotel available to when visit Japan. It doesn’t have a lot of bell and whistle like other hotel, but it always have reasonable size room and hearty and healthy breakfast to keep you going when travelling around Japan."

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2024

Comfort Hotel Hikone
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A retro 3LDK apartment near Hikone Castle Entire apartment can be rented exclusively for up to 4 pe / Hikone Shiga

A retro 3LDK apartment near Hikone Castle Entire apartment can be rented exclusively for up to 4 pe / Hikone Shiga

Hikone
Stay at this apartment in Hikone. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Yonbancho Square and Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road ...
"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

A retro 3LDK apartment near Hikone Castle Entire apartment can be rented exclusively for up to 4 pe / Hikone Shiga
八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

3.5 out of 5
30-6-1 Kumagawa, Wakasa, Fukui
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Wakasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kumagawa Museum and Ebisu Shrine are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"とても素晴らしい宿泊施設でした。 スタッフの方も非常に親身にご説明いただき、大変良い時間になりました。ありがとうございました！"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa
RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT

RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT

3.5 out of 5
1016-4, Nagahama, Shiga
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly vacation home in Nagahama. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and room service. Popular attractions Rosa & Berry Tawada ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
"スタッフの対応も親切でした。"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT
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Popular places to visit

Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Hikone with a stop at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

Hikone Castle

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.

Ryotanji Temple

Shigaken Gokoku Shrine

After visiting Shigaken Gokoku Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Onoe Onsen. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.

Shigaken Gokoku Shrine

Ii Naomasa Statue

Learn about the local history of Onoe Onsen with a stop at Ii Naomasa Statue. Wander the gardens and lakeside while you're in the area.

Ii Naomasa Statue

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.

Hikone Castle Museum

Sawayama Castle Ruins

You can learn about the history of Onoe Onsen with a trip to Sawayama Castle Ruins. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Sawayama Castle Ruins

Activities

From Nagoya: Castles and Canals in Hikone and Omi Hachiman

From Nagoya: Castles and Canals in Hikone and Omi Hachiman

AU$354
per adult
From Nagoya: Castles and Canals in Hikone and Omi Hachiman
Below Hira Waterfall

Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour

AU$203
per traveller
Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour
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Cities near Hikone

Takashima

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