Culture & History
This little island has a circumference of 2 kilometers, and lies 6 kilometers off the coast of Hikone. It is home to Hogon-ji Temple and Tsukubusuma Shrine, and is frequened by many visitors throughout the year.
Chikubu Island is also counted amongst the famous "Eight Views of Lake Biwa."
The Old Suzuki Row House Gate stands within Hikone's third district, facing Hikone Castle's inner moat. The home of a m…
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At a crossroads in Hikone's Nishi-i-machi neighborhood, a small pond lies amidst the houses, and at its center stands a …
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Hikone Castle Museum is located within the restored building of the palace on the castle grounds, which served as the go…
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