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Yumekyobashi Castle Road (Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yumekyobashi Castle Road is a castle-town-style tourist shopping street leading to Hikone Castle. The buildings, all uniformly decorated with white walls and latticework, are reminiscent of Edo-period townscapes, and are lined with souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, and craft shops.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Genkyuen Garden is a Japanese garden located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Its tranquil landscape blends beautifully with the castle town and Hikone Castle. It retains the appearance of a strolling garden established by the feudal lord of Hikone during the Edo period, and is centered around a pond, featuring artificial hills, bridges, and teahouse-style buildings.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hikone Castle, located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, is an early Edo period castle built as the residence of the Ii clan. Construction began roughly in the early 1600s, and the current castle tower is one of the few remaining that retains its original appearance well, and has been designated a National Treasure. The stone walls, moat, and castle layout...