Hikone Castle Ruins (Special Historical Site) | Review by Yu Yu

Hikone Castle Ruins (Special Historical Site)

This castle is one of the three most famous castles in Japan that was completed in 1622 and its castle tower is designated as a national treasure. This type of castle is called Hirayamajiro, which means a castle built on a mountain or hill in the middle of a plain.

9 Jan 2022 See More
You can actually go inside the main keep and see the original architecture. It's really well preserved for a castle of its age.

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