Hikone Castle & Nagahama
Strenuous Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Take a scenic drive from pier to Hikone Castle. This castle was completed in 1622 by Ii Naotsugu, the second lord of Ii family. The donjon has three stories, rises 24 metres and has white walls with beautifully variegated roofs. The castle is a National Treasure, while Tenbin Yagura (turret) and the other buildings are Important Cultural Properties. Afterwards, spend time at Genkyu Garden. Built in 1677, this beautiful scenic spot was an imitation of the Imperial Villa of China Tang Dynasty.
Next stop is Kurokabe Square in Nagahama. Located in Nagahama Old town, Kurokabe Square boasts its traditional architectures clustered in one area. The buildings built from Edo to Meiji Period are now turned into galleries, restaurants and cafes. You will have some free time to explore this area. Check out the Kurokabe Glasa-kan, it is a glass shop in a former bank building built in 1900. There are glass products from around the world, such as Venecian and Bohemian glasses.
Transfer back to the port in a comfortable motorcoach.
Schedule
Special Notes
* Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
*At Hikone castle, you are requested to go up and down over 200 stairs and take your shoes off in the main building. From parking to the castle, it takes 800meter and then approx. 900meter to Genkyu Garden. Lastly, the guest requires to walk from garden to Parking approx.. 700meter. This tour is strongly not recommended for guests with mobility issues.
The guest need to negotiate unpaved path at Genkyu Garden.
*This tour is not appropriate for guests with walking difficulties.
*Please bring local currency for any purchase.
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Strenuous Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Take a scenic drive from pier to Hikone Castle. This castle was completed in 1622 by Ii Naotsugu, the second lord of Ii family. The donjon has three stories, rises 24 metres and has white walls with beautifully variegated roofs. The castle is a National Treasure, while Tenbin Yagura (turret) and the other buildings are Important Cultural Properties. Afterwards, spend time at Genkyu Garden. Built in 1677, this beautiful scenic spot was an imitation of the Imperial Villa of China Tang Dynasty.
Next stop is Kurokabe Square in Nagahama. Located in Nagahama Old town, Kurokabe Square boasts its traditional architectures clustered in one area. The buildings built from Edo to Meiji Period are now turned into galleries, restaurants and cafes. You will have some free time to explore this area. Check out the Kurokabe Glasa-kan, it is a glass shop in a former bank building built in 1900. There are glass products from around the world, such as Venecian and Bohemian glasses.
Transfer back to the port in a comfortable motorcoach.
Schedule
Special Notes
* Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
*At Hikone castle, you are requested to go up and down over 200 stairs and take your shoes off in the main building. From parking to the castle, it takes 800meter and then approx. 900meter to Genkyu Garden. Lastly, the guest requires to walk from garden to Parking approx.. 700meter. This tour is strongly not recommended for guests with mobility issues.
The guest need to negotiate unpaved path at Genkyu Garden.
*This tour is not appropriate for guests with walking difficulties.
*Please bring local currency for any purchase.