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Hikone Castle Festival Parade is the main attraction of Hikone where almost 1,000 people come together to march for over two hours. Para
de participants are dressed up as castle lords and wear traditional style clothing and “red devil soldier” costumes. This event occurs annually in November. The Hikone Castle Cherry Blossom Festival is another top-rated event that takes place the first three weeks of April while the Buddhist Lantern Festival happens annually in August.
Most people journey to Hikone to see Hikone Castle. Built in 1622 after twenty years of construction by two samurai brothers, the castle was designed to be uniquely beautiful in the lunar light. Visitors to the castle can stroll through the gardens and walk around the outside of the castle.
Hikone, 1-1 Konki-Cho, Hikone, Shiga Prefecture 522-0061, Japan, Phone: +81-07-49-22-27-42
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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