Sawayama Castle Ruins Tours

For a fascinating history lesson, check out the crumbling ruins of Sawayama Castle Ruins and try to imagine how it looked in its prime.

If you've got time to stop for a while in Hikone, Sawayama Castle Ruins is an interesting place to start your sightseeing. This once-important structure is one of many attractions that'll keep you on the hop here. Hikone Castle, Taga Shrine, and Ryotanji Temple are also waiting to be explored nearby.

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e-stay ebisu

e-stay ebisu

3 out of 5
Naniwa
per person
Sep 22 - Sep 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Well Safety and cleanliness.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2020

ORI Nipponbashi

ORI Nipponbashi

3.5 out of 5
Minami
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Sep 22 - Sep 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Very spacious, lots of amenities, good price, not too far from the station.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

BON Condo Namba Nipponbashi

BON Condo Namba Nipponbashi

3 out of 5
Minami
per person
Sep 22 - Sep 25
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9/10 Wonderful! (301 reviews)
Room was plenty big enough for 5 people. Great to have a kitchen and large fridge and freezer. Air conditioner worked beautifully. Great location to everything, would recommend and stay here again for sure.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 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

Ryotanji Temple

You can learn about the history of Hikone with a trip to Ryotanji Temple. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Ryotanji Temple

Ii Naomasa Statue

Learn about the local history of Onoe Onsen with a stop at Ii Naomasa Statue. Wander the gardens and lakeside while you're in the area.

Ii Naomasa Statue

Daishiji Temple

Find out about the history of Onoe Onsen when you spend time at Daishiji Temple. Wander the gardens and lakeside while you're in the area.

Daishiji Temple

Umoreginoya

You can learn about the history of Onoe Onsen with a trip to Umoreginoya. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.

Umoreginoya

Best Lodging Options Near Sawayama Castle Ruins

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
Hikone Station Hotel

Hikone Station Hotel

2.5 out of 5
677 Furusawa-cho, Hikone, Shiga
Hikone Station Hotel
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
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
Wa no retreat Hitoiki

Wa no retreat Hitoiki

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