Trail Description

A walk around Hikone castle in Shiga, one of the few original keeps left in Japan, beside Lake Biwa. The route follows the moat and stone ramparts up to the hilltop keep and through the Genkyuen garden below. It is a gentle and historic circuit.

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Weather forecast - Hikone Castle Walk

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Hikone Castle Walk.

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26°C

Overcast Clouds

80% Humidity
7 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

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Today
Overcast Clouds
26°C
broken clouds
Tomorrow
Broken Clouds
28°C
light rain
Sunday
Light Rain
30°C
scattered clouds
Monday
Scattered Clouds
28°C
clear sky
Tuesday
Clear Sky
27°C

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