Genkyū-en Tours

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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Miun Kinkakuji

Miun Kinkakuji

4 out of 5
Central Kyoto
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Sep 8 - Sep 13
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Los Angeles (QLA) to Osaka (KIX)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Excellent house. The location is remote, a long way from most anything.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2019

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.

3.5 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
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Sep 10 - Sep 16
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
This place was a gem, I would def stay here again! The staff was very helpful. Morning breakfast was a good way to start th day. Th room was charming n what i felt a traditional Japanese home would b like. not much in th area around th hotel n bcareful of th mosquitoes in th bac yard/ bath area

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Hotel Kanra Kyoto

Hotel Kanra Kyoto

4 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
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Sep 10 - Sep 16
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
We spent a great time in Kanra hotel with my parents in law. They has a great lounge in the lobby clean and huge rooms.

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Popular places to visit

Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle

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 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
Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

4 out of 5
3759 Matsubaracho, Hikone, Shiga
Kamenoi 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
HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

2.5 out of 5
160-2 Miyashocho, Higashiomi, Shiga
HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi
Wa no retreat Hitoiki

Wa no retreat Hitoiki

2 out of 5
17-2 Motohamacho, Nagahama, Shiga
Wa no retreat Hitoiki
Hotel New Omi

Hotel New Omi

3.5 out of 5
Takaki-cho 1481, Omihachiman, Shiga
Hotel New Omi
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