Hikone

Hikone (Shiga Prefecture)

Comfortable accommodation a stone's throw from Hikone castle. Rooms are modern in style, the best boast castle views and semi-outdoor baths, plus there are public baths and a library lounge. The restaurant specialises in kaiseki cuisine, championing local produce. Ideal for local exploring.

• Local exploring - Right next to the grounds of Hikone Castle and close to Lake Biwa, there's plenty to see!
• Great walks - Genkyuen Garden is a landscaped 17th-century garden with a trail linking islands & pavilions around a tree-lined pond.
• Private Hot Tub - The superior rooms come with an open air bath on the castle side and semi open air baths on the other
• Sights nearby - While Hikone Castle is practically next door, Nagahama Castle is also only 25 minutes away