Hikone

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Introducing Hikone

Hikone is the second-largest city in the prefecture and of special interest to visitors for its lovely castle, which dominates the town. The adjoining garden is also a classic and is a must-see after your visit to the castle.

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Last updated: Sep 17, 2008

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    RE: Kyoto:9 days

    by yskaradi 20 May 2012

    Thank you, all! 1. My interests: temples, nature reserves hiking, arty places, tea ceremony... I am open to suggestions. Ok, I like photogr…
  2. machiruda avatar
    RE: Japan travel ideas for single girl traveling alone....

    by machiruda 25 April 2012

    I think Tokyo is very different from those other Asian cities mentioned, HK comes closest. That said, you can easily have a fantastic…
  3. Tokyo_girl avatar
    RE: Japan travel ideas for single girl traveling alone....

    by Tokyo_girl 25 April 2012

    It depends on people... He would be in the minority. The well beaten track is from Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, adding a castle at Hikone…

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