Hikone Castle Museum

Hikone Castle Museum

Info

JR Hikone Station → 15-minute walk
3.2km 10 minutes from Meishin High Speed Hikone IC

Business Hours

8:30 to 17:00 (entry to ~ 16:30)

Price

Entrance 500 yen

Spot Category

Museum, Science and Materials


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