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Hikone
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Comfort Hotel Hikone
18-7 Ekihigashi-cho, Hikone, Shiga-ken
The price is ￥8,000 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
￥8,000
￥8,800 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hikone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ii Naomasa Statue and Sawayama Castle Ruins are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (394 reviews)
Excellent balanced very reasonable hotel with warm and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Hotel Sunroute Hikone
9-14, Asahi-machi, Hikone, Shiga
The price is ￥8,370 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
￥8,370
￥9,270 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Hikone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ii Naomasa Statue and Umoreginoya ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (450 reviews)
It was super noisy. But, thankfully the staff quickly moved us to another room which was a bit better - and it was "Hikonyan" themed, which was kinda hilarious. Super convenient location, which was what mattered most for us. And really good value. Oh, and try to Hikone beers they have - best beer ...
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
2-1 Ekihigashicho, Hikone, Shiga
Fully refundable
The price is ￥7,799 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
￥7,799
￥8,620 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Stay at this hotel in Hikone. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (708 reviews)
My favorite hotel from my trip with a great breakfast to go with! Amazing room with a nice walkable area outside and very close to the train station. Would stay again!
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A retro 3LDK apartment near Hikone Castle Entire apartment can be rented exclusively for up to 4 pe / Hikone Shiga
Hikone
Stay at this apartment in Hikone. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Yonbancho Square and Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road ...
Flat is a lot bigger than expected. It has everything we need including a combo cooker (steamer/microwave/grill/oven) to warm things up. It is very convenient - walking distance to town/castle. We are aware that the flat is above an izakaya but did not expect to listen to karaoke till midnight. It ...
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2023
Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori
580-6 Taga-Cho, Omihachiman, Shiga
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Omihachiman. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kawara Museum and Mt. Hachiman Castle ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
The AC was super dirty. Other than that the house was great. Location is also perfect with a nice restaurant across.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2023
八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa
30-6-1 Kumagawa, Wakasa, Fukui
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Wakasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kumagawa Museum and Ebisu Shrine are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
とても素晴らしい宿泊施設でした。 スタッフの方も非常に親身にご説明いただき、大変良い時間になりました。ありがとうございました！
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
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.
Ryotanji Temple
Ryotanji Temple is just one of the places to see in Hikone, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Shigaken Gokoku Shrine
After visiting Shigaken Gokoku Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hikone. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.
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.
Hikone Castle Museum
You can study the exhibits at Hikone Castle Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hikone. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Sawayama Castle Ruins
You can learn about the history of Hikone with a trip to Sawayama Castle Ruins. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Things to do
Kyoto Osaka to Lake Biwa Private Day Tour
￥108,000
per traveler
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良い街ですが、夜遅くまでやっている店が少ないのと車移動が基本になるので飲酒した場合移動が難しい。
