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It stores and displays art and crafts, as well as ancient documents, and other items that were introduced to the Iy family of the Hikone feudal lord who was the chief of the fudai daimyō. In addition to displaying daimyō tools such as kōjō, known as "Ii no Akaikōjō", and Noh costumes and tea utensils at constant intervals, they also hold theme exhibitions, planned exhibitions, and special exhibitions once a month. The building is a restoration of the Hikone Castle Omote Goten, and the daimyō culture can be experienced by the living rooms and gardens of the lord, which were recreated in the Edo period, and the relocated and restored Noh stage of the Edo period. It houses Hikone Fingbō (a national treasure).

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.

A large public bath with a variety of bath facilities. The tub is a popular spacious and highly concentrated carbonated bath, an open-air bath with jar-shaped baths and rock baths, a far-infrared tower saunas steam saunas and a salt sauna and three types of sauna. There are also restaurants and relaxation facilities with a rich menu, from snacks to set meals, mainly "udon", which is handmade every day at the store. In addition, about 15,000 comic books are all you can read.

"I'm happy to be safe and secure and cheap," said Yasai no Sato Nibankan, which is well received. We ship lots of fresh vegetables and other items from local farmers. We handle many items, including seasonal fresh vegetables and processed foods such as miso, pickles and prepared foods.

It is a store aimed at local consumption, and it is an assortment of products that local people will be pleased with, and the price is set fairly low.

The location is good along the Lake Zhou road, and many tourists come to the shop on weekends. Sales of the specialty Hikone pear start in late August every year. The selected ripe Hikone pear is exquisite.

A long-established Japanese confectionery store established in the 6th year of culture (1809). It is on the way from Kyobashi Castle Road to Hikone Michikusakoro Haikukan, a haiku museum. A signboard confection of 864 yen with six buried trees, named after the Jiki-sha where Ii Naosuke spent his youth. It is a confectionery made of white paste wrapped in a puffed skin and sprinkled with wasanbon sugar containing matcha. Michishiba, which is made by wrapping the paste with the yolk paste, costs 972 yen each. It is named from a song by Naosuke, who chants the frame of mind of the Ii family, who was in the role of Police Inspector Miyanaka.

Takoyaki, which is a crisp and medium-fried product, boasts an original dough made of two types of flour. It is also nice to be able to choose from two types of sauces: a simple sweet-tasting handmade sauce and a white soy sauce-based Assari soy sauce. In addition to takoyaki with a slightly different type of cheese, takosen and oyster ice for summer only 200 yen ~ are also recommended.