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Genkyu-en Garden (Hikone)

Genkyu-en Garden (Hikone)

玄宮園

Genkyu-en is a large Japanese garden at the foot of Hikone Castle. It was the rear garden of the lords' villa, Keyaki Palace, and was made for the feudal lords to enjoy. Visitors walk around a central pond with small islands and bridges, and can see the castle keep above the trees.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Open 8:30–17:00, last entry 16:30.

Closed

Open every day of the year.

Admission

One ticket covers both Hikone Castle and Genkyu-en: adults 1,000 yen, elementary/junior high students 300 yen.

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

Good to know

  • It is a stroll garden attached to the former lords' villa, Keyaki Palace.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Genkyu-en Garden has stone-paved and gravel paths, so wear comfortable shoes.
  • Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
  • Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
  • 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.

Prayer times in Shiga

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:45
  2. Sunrise06:21
  3. Dhuhr11:42
  4. Asr14:37
  5. Maghrib16:59
  6. Isha18:25

Times are calculated for Otsu. Times may differ elsewhere in Shiga.

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Places to pray near Genkyu-en Garden (Hikone)

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Genkyu-en Garden (Hikone)

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): hikonecastle.com