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Discover the displays of plants and flowers that have been carefully nurtured at Genkyū-en. This gorgeous private garden is sure to give you some ideas for your own yard.

Genkyū-en is the perfect place to start out your day in Hikone. This horticultural attraction is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Allow some time for other sights like Hikone Castle, Taga Shrine, and Ryotanji Temple to get a complete picture of what the area has to offer.

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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

3 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
per person
May 31 - Jun 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX)
8.6/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
The check in after hours is not easy. Last service person leaves at 11p (23:00). I had to download an app and process my passports. Not a fun process after walking 30k steps. Other than that no complaints. Great location, nice staff, good size rooms, & clean.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

WAYFARER Matsu

WAYFARER Matsu

2.5 out of 5
Minami
per person
May 31 - Jun 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
Convenient location to Seoul Station

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

ORI Rokkaku

ORI Rokkaku

3 out of 5
Downtown Kyoto
per person
May 31 - Jun 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
This accommodation exceeded our expectations. Spacious, clean, ability to cook, excellent shower (and bath)

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Popular places to visit

Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Hikone when you spend time at Hikone Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

Hikone Castle
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Taga Shrine

Learn about the local history of Taga when you spend time at Taga Shrine. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Taga Shrine

Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road

Enjoy an outing to Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road during your stay in Hikone. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road

Yonbancho Square

Learn about the local history of Hikone with a stop at Yonbancho Square. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Yonbancho Square

Raigoji Temple

Learn about the local history of Hikone with a stop at Raigoji Temple. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples.

Raigoji Temple

Soanji Temple

Learn about the local history of Hikone when you take a trip to Soanji Temple. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Soanji Temple

Best Lodging Options Near Genkyū-en

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
2.5 out of 5
2-1 Ekihigashicho, Hikone, Shiga
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
Hotel Route Inn Hikone
Hotel Route Inn Hikone
3 out of 5
111-3 Higashinonami-cho, Hikone, Shiga-ken
Hotel Route Inn Hikone
Hotel Sunroute Hikone
Hotel Sunroute Hikone
3 out of 5
9-14, Asahi-machi, Hikone, Shiga
Hotel Sunroute Hikone
Comfort Hotel Hikone
Comfort Hotel Hikone
3 out of 5
18-7 Ekihigashi-cho, Hikone, Shiga-ken
Comfort Hotel Hikone
Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi
Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi
3 out of 5
8, Maibara-nishi, Maibara, Shiga
Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
38 Oshima-cho, Nagahama, Shiga-ken
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan
Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan
3 out of 5
2-28, Minato-cho, Nagahama, Shiga
Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan
Hotel New Omi
Hotel New Omi
3.5 out of 5
Takaki-cho 1481, Omihachiman, Shiga
Hotel New Omi
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel
1 out of 5
931-1 Kitahira, Otsu, Shiga
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel
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