Hikone Castle Museum

彦根城博物館

Hikone Castle Museum is inside a restored palace building on the castle grounds, once the government office of the Hikone Domain. It shows art and objects such as Noh masks, tea utensils and old documents. Deeper inside, visitors can see the reconstructed living rooms, tea room and garden of the lords.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

March 1 to November 30: 9:00–17:00, last admission 16:30.

December 1 to February 28: 9:00–16:30, last admission 16:00.

Closed

Closed at the end of the year and when exhibits are changed. Check the official calendar before visiting.

Admission

Adults 700 yen, elementary/junior high students 350 yen. A set ticket with Hikone Castle and Genkyu-en is 1,500 yen for adults.

Getting there

About a 15-minute walk from Hikone Station (JR Biwako Line and Omi Railway).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Shoes are not allowed inside. Take them off at the main entrance and carry them in a plastic bag.
No flash or tripod photography or video inside. Some exhibits may not be photographed at all, so follow the signs.
Eating and drinking, including gum and sweets, is not allowed inside the museum.
Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Shiga and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.