Genkyu-en Garden

Name: Genkyu-en Garden
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A tranquil daimyo garden by a large pond in harmony with nature and a castle in the background

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Northeast of Hikone Castle, Genkyu-en has been designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty. Centering on a huge pond, the garden with 9 bridges was built by Naooki Ii, the 4th lord of the Ii clan, in 1677. With Hikone Castle in the background, the beautiful Rinchikaku kiosk seems to extend into the pond.

Business Hours

Saturday ( 8:30 AM ~ 5:0 AM )
Sunday ( 8:30 AM ~ 5:0 AM )
Weekdays ( 8:30 AM ~ 5:0 AM )

Price

Adult: 200 YEN
Children: 100 YEN

Joint ticket with Hikone Castle Adults 600 yen　Children 200 yen

Address

3 Konkicho, Hikone, Shiga

Phone

(0749) 22-2742

Website

http://www.hikoneshi.com/en/sightseeing/articles/genkyuen1

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