Hikone is located at the crossroads of the Nakasendo and Chosenjin Kaido roads, used for centuries for trade and the travel of warlords. Today, however, the city is just as easily accessible by train from major cities within Japan.
From Tokyo
Tokyo Stationby shinkansen 2hrs 10minMaibara Stationby train5minHikone Station
From Nagoya
Nagoya Stationby shinkansen47minMaibara Stationby train5minHikone Station
From Kyoto
Kyoto Stationby shinkansen30minby train47minHikone Station
From Osaka
Osaka Stationby shinkansen1hrs 17minby train1hrs 30minHikone Station
From Kanazawa
Kanazawa Stationby shinkansen2hrs 44minHikone Station
From Fukuoka
Hakata Stationby shinkansen 2hrs 44minKyoto Stationtrain47minHikone Station