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Genkyuen Garden

玄宮園

Description

Genkyuen Garden is a garden on the north side of Hikone Castle with a central pond and circular trail. It has been designated as a national area of scenic beauty. It was built in 1677 during the Enpo period by the fourth lord of Hikone Castle, Naoki. It was modeled after a palace garden from Tang China to become part of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa, which are modeled after the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang, China.

Location Information

  • Address

    3, Konkicho, Hikone-shi, Shiga, 522-0061

  • Nearest Station
    Hikone Station
    ・ JR Tokaido Line
    ・ JR Biwako Line
    15 minutes on foot
  • Phone Number
    0749-22-2742
    Available languages
    only in Japanese
  • Hours
    8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Closed
    None
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