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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Sakura Cross Hotel Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sakura Cross Hotel Kyoto Kiyomizu

2 out of 5
Higashiyama Ward
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Price was $1,352, price is now $707 per person
$707
per person
Nov 2 - Nov 9
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)
Easy to find, new, fresh, and very walkable to 100's if not 1000's of restaurants and stores. Accommodation of our bags when we arrived early was so very kind and appreciated. Pricing was Exceptional value. 2 rooms for 2 nights for the same cost of a 1 night stay in Hakone. We will return.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa

4 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
Price was $2,401, price is now $1,042 per person
$1,042
per person
Nov 2 - Nov 9
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Staff was nice and helpful. Loved having the washer/dryer in the room!

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

4 out of 5
Shimogyo Ward
Price was $2,236, price is now $993 per person
$993
per person
Nov 2 - Nov 9
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Manila (MNL) to Osaka (KIX)
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
The property is modern and very clean. The location

Reviewed on Aug 25, 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
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
Wa no retreat Hitoiki

Wa no retreat Hitoiki

2 out of 5
17-2 Motohamacho, Nagahama, Shiga
Wa no retreat Hitoiki
Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

3 out of 5
884-1 Kamisumada, Kano-cho, Nagahama, Shiga-ken
Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter
The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko

The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko

3 out of 5
1454, Minamikomatsu,, Otsu, Shiga
The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
2876, Imahamacho-jyukkennya, Moriyama, Shiga
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
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