Hikone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall, a wooden fence, and autumn foliage.
A snow-covered beach with a calm sea and snow-laden trees.
A clear water body with a sandy bottom and visible rocks.
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and ornate roofs, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Yoshio Kohara (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A calm sea with a cloudy sky and distant mountains.
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

2.5 out of 5
2-1 Ekihigashicho Hikone Shiga
The price is £40 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£40
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Hikone. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

4 out of 5
3759 Matsubaracho Hikone Shiga
The price is £181 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£181
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Stay at this ryokan in Hikone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hikone Port and Konki Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
"Fantastic stay in this onsen style ryokan. Had a wonderful private onsen in our room, overlooking the river and the lake beyond. Can’t ask for a more perfect experience. Waking up early to soak in our private room onsen before dressing and heading down for the Japanese style breakfast included."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone
Comfort Hotel Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone

3 out of 5
18-7 Ekihigashi-cho Hikone Shiga-ken
The price is £42 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£42
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Hikone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ii Naomasa Statue and Sawayama Castle Ruins are located ...
Comfort Hotel Hikone
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT

RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT

3.5 out of 5
1016-4 Nagahama Shiga
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Nagahama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and room service. Popular attractions Rosa & Berry Tawada and Mishimaike ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
"次回は夏に行きたい"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

RESORT×SPA FutureRESORT
Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori

Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori

3 out of 5
580-6 Taga-Cho Omihachiman Shiga
Stay at this holiday home in Omihachiman. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kawara Museum and Mt. Hachiman Castle Ruins ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
"The AC was super dirty. Other than that the house was great. Location is also perfect with a nice restaurant across."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2023

Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori
Yogo Lakeside Villa Kagamigaoka

Yogo Lakeside Villa Kagamigaoka

3.5 out of 5
1764 Kawanami Nagahama Shiga Prefecture
Stay at this holiday home in Nagahama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Mt Shizugadake and Lake Yogo are located nearby.
Yogo Lakeside Villa Kagamigaoka
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Stay near popular Hikone attractions

Hikone Castle

8.8/10 (143 reviews)
Find out about the history of Hikone with a stop at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.
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Things to do

Beyond Kyoto: Omihachiman - Medieval Canals & Merchant History

Beyond Kyoto Omihachiman Medieval Canals and Merchant History

£143
per adult
Beyond Kyoto Omihachiman Medieval Canals and Merchant History
Kyoto Nishijin Afternoon Walk: Culture, Shrine Views & Local Eats

Kyoto Nishijin Afternoon Walk: Culture, Shrine Views & Local Eats

£101
per adult
Kyoto Nishijin Afternoon Walk: Culture, Shrine Views & Local Eats
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