Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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April 21, 2026 at 1:59 pm
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Construction on Hikone Castle Combined Ticket in 1604 under the command of the 井伊 (Ii) clan, taking approximately twenty years to reach completion. Unlike many Japanese castles that suffered extensive damage or required modern reconstruction, the inner moat area of Hikone Castle retains its original planar structure and defensive stone walls in remarkably well-preserved condition. Because of this structural integrity, the site was designated a national historic site in 1951, upgrad to a special historic site in 1956, and formally registered as a national treasure of Japan.
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Contact Jasumo Now →The castle tower, or tenshu, is one of the few surviving original keeps in the country. It features a sophisticated multi-tiered wooden design incorporating decorative gable roofs and defensive loopholes, reflecting both military utility and aesthetic restraint from the Edo period. Visitors walking through the gates traverse paths originally designed to disorient invading forces, passing through hidden defensive gates and up steep stone staircases that overlook Lake Biwa and the surrounding city of Hikone.
Directly adjacent to the castle grounds lies Genkyu-en Garden, a daimyo garden constructed in 1677 by the fourth lord of Hikone Domain, Ii Naoki. Modelled after a Chinese imperial retreat palace, the garden centres around a large pond featuring four small islands connected by arched wooden bridges. Designed as a strolling garden, it offers carefully framed perspectives of the castle keep rising above the surrounding greenery. Throughout the year, the landscape transforms with the seasons, from spring cherry blossoms and summer foliage to vibrant autumn colours and winter snowscapes.
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Hikone Castle Combined Ticket: Why Experience It Live
You just cannot get the feeling from looking at pictures of Japanese buildings and gardens as you do when you are actually walking around a real castle from a long time ago. When you are inside the wooden tower with many floors you can really see how the wood is put together.. You can see the ways that the people in charge a long time ago built things to protect themselves. Walking around the Genkyu-en Garden is really cool because you can see how the rich samurai people used the natural land and water to show off their power and good taste. They even used ideas from countries to make their gardens look nice. If you get a ticket that lets you into both places you can see both the strong and artistic sides of Japans old history all in one visit, to the Japanese castle and garden.
Dates, Venues, and Hikone Castle Combined Ticket
[Monday, April 13, 2026] – [Wednesday, March 31, 2027] – Hikone Castle, Shiga Prefecture
| Ticket Category | Available Seats from – to (JPY) | (USD, ref.) |
| General Admission Combined Ticket (Hikone Castle + Genkyu-en Garden) | ¥X – ¥Y | $A -$B |
Ticket prices change over time with availability and demand and are confirmed at the time of enquiry.
- Ticketing Conditions: Depending on the issuance method, you receive either digital or physical admission vouchers. Tickets remain valid during the specified operational period from April 2026 through March 31, 2027; booking through our concierge service does not require a domestic phone number.
Ready to secure your visit? Contact us with your preferred event name, date, venue, and the number of people attending using our contact form to get start.
Hikone Castle Combined Ticket: Why Book Through Jasumo
- Access: Many Japanese heritage sites and ticketing portals rely on domestic-only registration systems or Japanese-language interfaces that present barriers for overseas visitors. We secure access directly through our wide network of sources across Japan, including event organisers and official ticketing platforms.
- Communication: Navigating local purchase requirements, customer service enquiries, and admission guidelines can be difficult without fluency in Japanese. We handle all direct communication with organisers on your behalf while keeping you fully informed in English throughout the process.
- Payment: Domestic ticketing platforms frequently reject foreign-issued credit cards. We process payments securely through our domestic channels, allowing you to pay us simply and safely from abroad. Every ticket is thoroughly authenticated as genuine prior to fulfilment and deliver directly to your hotel. Airbnb in Japan via Japanese courier or postal service where required. Please note that a service fee applies to cover this comprehensive concierge work, which is discussed when you contact us.
How It Works
- Contact us with your event name, preferred date, venue, and number of tickets required.
- We confirm live availability and pricing details with you.
- Once approved, you complete your payment through our secure channels.
- We secure, authenticate, and deliver your tickets directly to your accommodation in Japan, providing ongoing English support throughout your experience.
Ready to attend? Use the Contact Us button below to begin your reservation. Please have your event name, date, venue, and number of people ready so we can assist you promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The combined ticket grants admission to both the historic Hikone Castle grounds, including the original keep, and the adjacent Genkyu-en Garden in Shiga Prefecture.
Hikone Castle is located a short walk or bus ride from Hikone Station, which is accessible via the JR Tokaido Main Line and the Ohmi Railway.
Ticket prices change over time depending on official pricing updates, seasonal demand, and availability and are confirm directly when you submit an enquiry.
While general admission tickets are widely available, peak travel seasons such as spring cherry blossom viewing and autumn foliage periods experience high visitor volume. Booking early through our network helps secure entry on your preferred dates.
Hikone Castle and Genkyu-en Garden are permanent cultural heritage sites open year-round, with this specific combined ticketing framework running continuously through March 31, 2027.
An order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms use to purchase the ticket, and a service fee; every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order please contact us directly.
Venue and Access
- Venue: Hikone Castle, Shiga Prefecture
- Nearest Stations: Hikone Station (JR Tokaido Main Line / Ohmi Railway)
- Nearby Landmark: Lake Biwa / Hikone City Hall
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