Hikone Castle Museum

The Ikeizumi Kaigai Garden, northeast of Hikone Castle. It is a garden designated as the national name of the country in conjunction with the adjoining "Rakuzōen" in conjunction with the adjacent "Rakuzōen", and was built in the year of Yanbao 5 (1677) by Naoking, the head of the Iijian family of the Hikone clan. The scenery, which is said to be attributed to China's Xianghakkei and Omi Hakkei, is varied and varied, including a large pond that floats four small and small islands and nine bridges over its inlet. In November, the "Kōshū no Gengō Garden Light Up" is held, where you can admire the daimyō garden.

The residence of the former Hikone clan, the Ii family, 350,000 stones. In Genwa 8 (1622), it was completed in about 20 years by Naotsugu Ii and Naotaka. Standing on a small mountain with a moat drawn directly from Lake Biwa. It is said to have been relocated from Nagahama Castle, centering on the three-tiered and three-story castle tower (national national treasure), and Taikomen (national designated important cultural property) where drums for signals inside the castle were placed, many highlights remain, such as the Genya Rakuen (national designated Meishō), a daimyō garden that is said to be patterned after the Omi Hakkei. You can visit the inside of the castle tower. From the top floor, you can see Lake Biwa under the view.

At the same time as the castle tower, it is located in a location that overlooks the castle town, and has a good feeling like a teahouse on the pass. You can also hear the sound of the temple treasure bell, which was selected for Japan's 100 sound scenery at 9, 12, 15.