Black-roof and white-wall Hikone Castle is surrounded by 1,200 sakura trees, which reflect in the dark green moats. The stunning view attracts a flood of visitors in cherry blossom season. The best way to enjoy the gorgeous blooming is taking houseboats. Specialities and foods featuring cherry blossoms are available from March 16 to May 6.
Admission: 800 Yen
Number of sakura trees: 1,200
The age of trees:
Variety: Yoshino cherry
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Hikone Castle
Cherry blossom viewing period: late March to mid April
Best time to view in 2019: late March to mid April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): March 30 to April 18
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: March 30 to April 18
How to visit
Access: A 15-minute walk along the straight main road from Hikone Station.
Address: 1-1 Konkicho, Hikone 522-0061, Shiga Prefecture
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