This is a pretty nice, famous castle that sits in the picturesque town of Hikone. There is fairly heap parking opposite the castle although it does fill up quickly. The castle grounds are fairly small but it is still nice to explore them and wander around the buildings and trees. The best part of this area is the garden which is included in the best ticket. I highly recommend the garden for a good view of the castle.

Definitely something to see in Hikone if you’re around. It’s really nice you get to actually go inside the castle. It’s a short tour but the view is great and was a good experience. The walk around the castle is calm and relaxing too. Hikonyan was at the castle and is a funny character and it’s cool to see the towns attachment to him.

I’m partial to castles with interiors that reflect the original design and Hikone does not disappoint. Beautiful both outside and in, prepare for the unique considerations of being in a castle that reflects the original design: super steep stairs (ladders), breezy interiors, cold floors in the winter, and no shoes allowed! Great views of the lake and snow-capped peaks if you go during the right season.

It might be a smaller castle than something like Osaka, but the fact that it hasn’t been renovated in the interior to resemble a modern museum makes this place far more authentic. If you want the real thing, away from the crowds, Hikone Castle is a must see. You will have to climb quite a bit though. The climb uphill to the walls, and then to the castle itself, is quite steep and strenuous. The castle interior requires you to climb 3 stories of ladders. You don’t need to be an Olympian, but you want to be in decent shape. 800 per person, cash only for tickets. That includes the garden. There’s an option to go into the Museum but I skipped it so I have no review. I loved this place, and went on a Wednesday. There were effectively no crowds. Maybe 10 or so people wandering. Given how beautiful the location is, I’m going to be telling folks to go to Hikone from now on.

This is a lovely castle with a beautiful garden and an informational museum. It has not been reconstructed, so it gives an accurate impression of how castles looked when they were originally used. Seeing everything requires a lot of walking up and down stairs.

As lovely as can be. Like other originals, the steps couldn't be steeper. Tip: the plastic bag for shoes is not optional. Grab one! Great views of Biwa and the Hira Mountains with an exceptional historic treasure. A must-do!

Beautiful castle and surrounding grounds. The castle ticket includes the garden ticket so make sure you buy that one first. Great spot in autumn! One word of caution: the castle has these super steep wooden staircases inside, so not for everyone! It’s still worth buying the ticket though to see the first floor and walk around the castle grounds. It’s quite physically demanding to walk on the pebble stones outside that can be slippy, so this place is best for those who can walk well and have a good balance.

The complex has castle, plum orchard, garden, museum, (free) park including kids playground. All these with beautiful view of lake biwa attached to them. We visited on 19 March and sakura flowers had bloomed in one of the trees facing the castle. There was a long queue before entering the castle. Probably because it’s weekend.

This is one of the 12 original castles remaining in Japan, and it is certainly worth a visit. While not as large or famous as Himeji Castle, the moat, buildings, stonework, blooming cherry trees (at the end of April) and adjacent garden are quite impressive.

Everything about this place is magical. Honestly, aside from Himeji Castle, this is one of the most beautiful castles I've been to. For 800 JPY, you get a combination ticket for both the castle and the garden. You can spend almost the whole day here! It is very chill too and you get very many perspectives of Lake Biwa.

Lovely castle and surrounding gardens. Nice to spend a few hours exploring the grounds - the museum and next door Japanese garden.

It’s a wonderful experience to enjoy the night session of the castle, national treasure, you can deeply feel its history by all the original foundation stones and woods, the traditional architecture is amazing alongside with the modern projection mapping , + interaction with qr code that allow u to put ur name mapping on the facade …. But i see same organisation also holds another event at Kyoto, the scale seems much more exciting ><

This was one of my favorite spots in Lake Biwa, Shiga prefecture. The castle area is impressive. Not as large as Himeji or Osaka, but therefore a bit more manageable on foot. The views are immaculate in all directions. The site was chosen strategically where the mountain range in the east just reaches the edges of Lake Biwa coming up in the west forming a natural gateway. The main keep is nowhere near as large as Himeji, but it manages to be just as fascinating, as it is all original, in particular, the bending curves of the massive trunks of wood that still support the structure of the main keep. Be aware that you will need to walk up plenty of stairs, and inside the main keep the stairs are very steep. Adjacent to the main keep on the west side reaching a smaller keep is a large park-like area that is gorgeous red in autumn. The beautiful gardens, large garden with tea houses belonged to the Feudal Daimyo as part of his residential domain, included in the ticket.

One of the most coolest castles in the world. From the double mout systems to the interior walls to the ramparts to the baileys to the arrow and gun ports. Hikone Castle is one of the coolest castles in Japan in terms of Feudal Japan Shogunate engineering. Seems like a pain to attack as ninja or charging as samurai.

We came here by Train from Kyoto and it took about 45 min. From Hikone Station it is a 30 min walk to the Castle. The entrance fee was 1200 Yen for the museum, castle inside and the beautiful garden combined. The museum had some interesting things like ancient swords, armours and paintings. You can walk through the complete inside of the castle and the view from up there is very stunning (with clear weather). My personal highlight was the big garden with a huge pond and lots of green. You can even see the castle throning above it. I can not imagine that there is any better castle in Japan to visit. The complete route took about 2 hours. The town is beautiful too, it is quiet and not very touristy. They have a beach on lake Biwa too. Great experience all in all.

Hikone Castle stands as a majestic testament to Japan's feudal history. The well-preserved architecture and stunning panoramic views from the castle grounds transport you to another era. Exploring the castle's interior provides a fascinating glimpse into the samurai lifestyle. The surrounding gardens are beautifully landscaped, offering a serene contrast to the castle's imposing presence. Hikone Castle is a captivating destination, rich in history and architectural splendor. Truly a must-visit for history enthusiasts! 🏰🍃 #HikoneCastle #HistoricalGem

The street was empty and only a handful of shops were open. Many close on Mondays and/or Tuesdays so try to avoid those days when you plan to get here. Not sure how crowded it could be, though. We haven't seen many tourists during our three days stay here at all.

Right Now You gonna experience the Autumn video vibes and the tress is starting to change into yellow and orange

(Trip was made back then on 26 Nov 2019, 2 years before the Covid-19 Pandemic hit) We thought it would be bustling with activity but the streets were quiet and bare when we visited 2 years ago. It’s quite a nice neighbourhood for a walk but unfortunately a lot of the shops were closed. While Kyoto was suffering from over-tourism, it’s neighbouring prefecture in Shiga suffers from the lack of it (pre-Covid-19 times of course). Really hope that the town can pick itself up once Japan opens up for tourists again.

It's a nice place to stroll around. There are a lot of souvenir shops and food shops. If you walk a little further, you will find "Yobancho square" which has different kinds of restaurants.

There are quite a variety of restaurants along this stretch of road. Will recommend any tourist to allocate time to visit this area!

I thought it's just because of covid, but it seems that this beautiful place is not really popular with overseas tourists. It's sad because I found that the local communities here are way nicer than the neighbouring Kyoto

It’s a nice little area for tourists but not super cultural. (aside from Soanji) Plenty of restaurant options.

Wasn’t sure if it would be worth the extra time and money to visit the museum, but glad I did. Great pieces including masks, art, kimonos, and samurai armour. However, the highlight was the wonderfully gorgeous traditional garden that brought tears to my eyes. Incredibly beautiful. Ticket for museum, castle and gardens is ¥1,200 at the time of writing. Well worth it.

A bit of a climb, but the views are breathtaking. Students show your ID to get in free!

The museum is very neatly, unbelievably organized.

The best value tourist attraction even in the castle. There are detailed explanations about the history of Hikone(which said it belonged to Ishida Mitsunari by the way, before the Ii family razed it and rebuilt it), tea rooms, medieval artifacts and more. Plus it's clean and well maintained. You might need a good command of Japanese to fully enjoy it though as English introductions are not too thorough.

Excellent museum. I particularly liked the reconstruction of a Daimyo residence including descriptions of rooms small gardens. A bonus was an exhibition of 16th and 17th centuries samurai swords from renowned sword smiths.

Amazing collection of artifacts from blades to masks and pottery. Probably the best small museum I've been to in Japan.

historical monument, relax and meditate in silence in the sunlit corridors with a stunning view of peaceful Japanese traditional garden

This is a better location than the actual castle as it feels very traditional and you get a good view of the actual castle. the gardens are well kept and beautiful.

A nice Japanese garden, will be much better with blue sky and cherry blossom 2024.04.02

Delightful gardens adjacent to Hikone castle. Delicately maintained and immaculately landscaped. Quaint bridges throughout, with a substantial pond at the centre of the garden. Lovely to spend some time wandering the grounds.

Beautiful views of the castle from this garden in the valley. We visited on a windy day and found the garden to be significantly warmer than the castle due to adjacent hills blocking the wind. A large lake in the middle has a number of carp but no colorful koi. A nice walk and work visiting if you’re already at the castle.

It was a lovely day. Warm clothes are recommended on chilly days. Otherwise the warmth of sun and walk around the garden can maintain your body temperature🤪. Walking around the garden gives you a good feeling to which colorful maple tree🍁 adds more beauty to it.

We went to the castle and stopped at the garden only because the ticket price also covered the garden entrance. It turned out to be exceeding our expectations. It's peaceful and pretty. There is a tea ceremony experience room for ¥500 each that's worth trying.

Amazing garden , i would say it is better than hikone castle! Must visit if you are in hikone. It is a japanese style garden with a centre pond. As such it makes it perfect for reflection photography. This includes picture of hikone castle so it really is a must see. During fall they have night time illumination which is spellbounding and your camera can't keep up . Best of all, few tourist ever come here! So you get to shoot as you like!

Absolutely stunning well maintained garden. We were lucky to visit on a day with clear blue skies. Will definitely come back during autumn to see the garden again in another color.

(Translated by Google) I often go to the rice cake shop here. I love Ryuhi. Sekihan is also delicious. There's an antique shop across the street from the rice cake shop, and they sometimes stock some nice stuff. (Original) ここのは、お餅屋さんによく行きます。りゅうひが大好きです。赤飯も美味しいです。 お餅屋さんの向かえに、骨董屋さんがあるんですが、いいものがたまに置いてます。

(Translated by Google) It feels like I have traveled back in time to the Showa era. However, there are a lot of people and it might be a little dangerous. I didn't go into Hikone Castle. (Original) 昭和にタイムスリップした感じです。但し人出が多くちょっと危険かも？彦根城には入らなかったです。

(Translated by Google) Right in the middle of the shopping area. It was a convenient location within walking distance to the castle. (Original) お買い物四番地エリアのど真ん中。お城までも歩ける距離で重宝な場所でした。

(Translated by Google) cheap (Original) 安い

Statue in front of the JR station.

(Translated by Google) Masaki Suda played Naomasa Ii in the Taiga drama "Naotora Ii, the Lady of the Castle". (Original) 大河ドラマ「おんな城主井伊直虎」で菅田将暉が井伊直政を演じていた。

彦根駅前にある彦根藩初代藩主井伊直政の像。馬に跨り、彦根城に現存する具足を身につけたフォルムはかなりかっこいい。赤備えのカラーバージョンも作って欲しい。 (Translated by Google) A statue of Naomasa Ii, the first lord of the Hikone Domain, in front of Hikone Station. The form of riding a horse and wearing armor that exists in Hikone Castle is pretty cool. I want you to make a color version of red preparation.

(Translated by Google) This is a bronze statue of Naomasa Ii, the first lord of the Hikone domain, the Four Heavenly Kings of Tokugawa, who brilliantly commanded the Red Guard army formed from Takeda's vassals after their master died, and was feared throughout Japan as the Akaonii. It is a figure worthy of being a symbol of the stately and stately city of Hikone. (Original) 主無きあとの武田の家臣団から編成された赤備えの軍団を見事に統率し、日本中から赤鬼井伊と恐れられた徳川四天王彦根藩初代藩主井伊直政公の銅像です。威風堂々とした彦根市の象徴にふさわしいお姿です。

(Translated by Google) 2023/12 Visit Tokugawa Four Heavenly Kings, Ii's red armor Statue of Ii Naomasa Born in the fourth year of Eiroku (1561) in what is now Iitani, Shizuoka Prefecture, he devoted himself to both the literary and military arts from an early age, and in the fifth year of Keicho (1600), as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Tokugawa, he distinguished himself at the Battle of Sekigahara, known as the battle that divided the world. He was then given Sawayama Castle, the residence of Mitsunari Ishida, and became a feudal lord with a wealth of 180,000 koku. After that, he tried to move the castle to its current location on Mt. Hikone, but in 1602 he died of illness at the age of 41, and his children inherited Naomasa's will and spent 10 years working on it. (1622) Completed Hikone Castle. In this way, Ii Naomasa, the first lord of Hikone's 350,000 koku domain, laid the foundation for the development of Hikone City today. [From the nameplate] (Original) 2023/12 来訪 徳川四天王　井伊の赤備え 井伊直政公像 永禄四年（1561年）現在の静岡県井伊谷に生まれ、幼少の頃から文武両道に励み、慶長五年（1600年）に徳川四天王の一人として天下分け目の合戦で知られる関ケ原の戦で功をあげ石田三成の居城であった佐和山城を与えられ、十八万石の大名となった。 その後、城を現在地の彦根山へ移そうとしたが、同七年（1602年）四十一歳で病没し、子らが直政の遺志を受け継ぎニ十年の歳月を費やし元和八年（1622年）彦根城を完成させた。 こうして、彦根三十五万石初代藩主井伊直政公は、今日の彦根市発展の礎を築いたのである。 【銘板より】

(Translated by Google) It can be clearly seen from Hikone Station and Heiwado, with Sawayama Castle in the background. It is good as a symbol of the area. Of course, Hikone Castle is in the distance. (Original) 彦根駅や平和堂からもよく見えて、佐和山城趾が、背景に。地域のシンボルとしてグッドです。無論、遠くに彦根城が、

(Translated by Google) There are historical towns where you are greeted by a bronze statue of a heroic military commander in front of the station, and in Hikone it is Ii Naomasa, who decided to build Hikone Castle. (Original) 歴史のある街の駅前には当地の英雄的武将の銅像が出迎えてくれる街がありますが、彦根は彦根城建造を決めた井伊直政公です。

(Translated by Google) The representative of Hikone City, a famous daimyo in the history of the shogunate (Original) 彥根市的代表，幕府歷史上有名的大名

(Translated by Google) When you exit Hikono Station from the west exit heading towards Hikone Castle, you will see a statue of Ii Naomasa standing proudly in the middle of the rotary in front of the station. The area around Hikone station is relatively empty and gives the impression of being lonely, but this statue gives you a feeling of traveling, and the statue of a magnificent military commander really gets you excited by how cool it looks! I took a close look at it while waiting to be picked up from the hotel. (Original) 彦野駅を彦根城方向に向かう西口を降りると駅前のロータリーの真ん中に堂々と聳える井伊直政公の像。 彦根の駅の周りは割と何もなく寂しい印象を与えるが、この像があるおかげで旅情感とやっぱ立派だ武将の像だけあってその佇まいの格好良さにテンションが上がる！ 宿からの送迎を待つ間じっくりと見てしまう。

(Translated by Google) Leisurely town, clean streets, beautiful Hikone Castle! (Original) 悠閒的小鎮，乾淨的街道，美麗的彥根城！

The main route takes 15-20 minutes (going up) for a 1km high mountain. At the top we can't find the castle nor its ruins, but I guarantee you you'd have the best view of the city, the train lines and the elevator tower. No entrance fee.

I didn't see it

(Translated by Google) ☆ There is a pamphlet for entering the castle at the "Sawayama Castle Ruins Tourist Information Office", which is very helpful ❗️ Now, enter from the right side of Odo Kannondo of Ryutan-ji Temple, go straight from the back, go through the stairs, go through the cut, and reach the Nishinomaru ruins in about 20 minutes. can. There are almost no relics, but the scenery is still, with Hikone Castle below, Azuchi and Nagahama, and Mt. Ibuki in the distance. Be careful not to overlook the corner stone wall on the south side, and be careful as the road to Sennukui is very slippery and steep ⚠️ ☆ A strategic location, therefore, a turbulent castle that has been tossed by the rough waves of history.To the west is the inner lake of Lake Biwa, to the east is the Tosendo (Nakasendo), 232.9 m (relative height 130 m), and three main enclosures in the center. A territory that develops a group of enclosures on the ridge of the direction, a large-scale renguo-style mountain castle that is larger than I imagined, and a castle that I really wanted to visit. ☆From 1604 to 1606, most of the materials and stones in the castle area were used for Hikone Castle. Wondering if the corner stone walls are still there, the Sennukui on the south side of the Honmaru remains from more than 400 years ago. I'm deeply moved to be seen in the same way 👀 ☆ Upheaval and Light and Darkness Kita Omi/Azai clan destroyed in 1573, Omi Sawayama Castle was also controlled by Nobunaga Oda, and Nagahide Niwa, who later served as General Magistrate of Azuchi Castle, became the lord of the castle, and Nobunaga Oda frequently stayed there. Below, senior vassals Hidemasa Hori and Yoshiharu Horio entered the castle, Mitsunari Ishida entered the castle in 1591 and became the lord of the castle in 1595, and Hideyoshi died in 1598. Surrounded by 15,000 soldiers of Hideaki Kobayakawa, Kuchiki, Ogawa, Wakisaka, Akaza, metsuke / Naomasa Ii, Yoshimasa Tanaka and surrendered the castle⚔️ After the war, Tokugawa Ieyasu placed Naomasa Ii in an important area with 180,000 koku in Omi Sawayama, and in 1602 Naomasa Ii died at this Sawayama Castle😓 The extant castle tower/National Treasure "Hikone Castle" is the residence of the Ii family whose ancestor is Tokugawa Shitenno/Ii Naomasa. A castle that needs further excavation and maintenance. (Original) ☆「佐和山城跡観光案内詰所」に入城パンフレットあり凄く参考に成ります❗️ いざ龍潭寺の大洞観音堂の右手から進入、裏手から直ぐに階段、切通しを過ぎて西の丸跡まで結構キツイ約20分、一息入れて本丸跡へ10分、本丸跡は広い、休憩用のベンチもありユックリ出来ます。遺構と言える物は殆ど有りませんが景色が遺構、彦根城を眼下に、安土や長浜、遠く伊吹山も遠望、中々の景観✨ 南側の隅石垣は見落とし注意、千貫井への道は凄く滑りやすく急なので要注意⚠️ ☆要衝の地、故に歴史の荒波に揉まれた波瀾万丈の城郭、西に琵琶湖の内湖・東に東山道(中山道)、232.9m(比高130m)の天嶮、本丸を中心に三方向の尾根に曲輪群を展開する縄張り、想像以上に規模の大きな連郭式山城、『三成に過ぎたる城』興味津々、凄く来たかった城郭🚶 ☆1604～1606年に城域の資材石材殆ど彦根城に使用され、本丸周辺は大規模な「破城」で虎口も天守台跡も形状の痕跡不明瞭、何で逆に7ヶ所だけ申し訳なさそうに隅石垣が残ってるか不思議、本丸の南側山腹にある「千貫井」は400年以上前からの遺構、風光明媚に琵琶湖を望む風景は織田信長も石田三成も井伊直政も見た景色、今も同じ様に見られる事に感慨👀 ☆激動と明暗 北近江/浅井氏1573年滅亡、近江佐和山城も織田信長掌握、後に安土城総奉行を務めた丹羽長秀が城主に、織田信長が頻繁に逗留、この当時から近代城郭へと造成構築、秀吉政権下では重臣の堀秀政～堀尾吉晴が入城、1591年石田三成が城代として入城し1595年城主に、1598年秀吉死去、1600年「天下分け目」関ヶ原の戦いへ、東軍に寝返った武将を中心に小早川秀秋主力・朽木・小川・脇坂・赤座、目付/井伊直政・田中吉政の兵15,000で取り囲み降伏開城⚔️ 戦後、重要な地に徳川家康は井伊直政を近江佐和山18万石で配置、1602年井伊直政はこの佐和山城で死去😓 現存天守/国宝「彦根城」は徳川四天王/井伊直政を家祖とする井伊家の居城、歴史の狭間に埋もれた「佐和山城」は最期まで己の正義を貫いた石田三成の居城、歴史の足跡深く、更なる発掘調査と整備をして欲しい城郭🤔

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(Translated by Google) There is a Sawayama Castle ruins parking lot (free of charge) at the foot of the mountain. There is no need to worry as there is plenty of parking available. I climbed it on a hiking course that passes through Ryutanji Temple. When I asked a local guide at the foot of the mountain, he said it would take about 40 minutes to reach the main enclosure. I climbed slowly while taking photos here and there (Nishinomaru, Shioshito Yagura ruins) and was able to climb the mountain in about 30 minutes. Even if you look at every nook and cranny, take photos, and take in the scenery, you can descend the mountain in about 70 minutes in total. You don't have to worry about your physical strength. It is said that in the era of Ishida Mitsunari, there was a five-story castle tower. When I imagined it, I felt that it was a towering castle! You can also see Hikone Castle and Lake Biwa from the main enclosure. The remains include the Kiridoshi, the Nishinomaru, the ruins of the Salt Tower, the Honmaru, the Sennuki well, and a few stone walls. Ishigaki, eh! This? That's what it feels like. There is a stone model of Sawayama Castle in front of the Sawayama Hall, which is right there. Gojo seals can be purchased at the Hikone City Tourist Information Center and the Hikone City Founding Memorial Hall. If you read the QR code at the main enclosure and answer the questionnaire, you will receive a stamp of Ishida Mitsunari on your castle seal. (Original) 麓に佐和山城跡駐車場(無料)があります。 たくさん停められるので心配無用です。 龍潭寺の中を通るハイキングコースで登りました。 麓にいらっしゃった地元ガイドさんに聞くと、本丸まで40分程とのことでした。 私は、あちこち(西の丸、塩硝櫓跡)の写真を撮りながらゆっくり登って30分程で登れました。 隅から隅まで見て、写真も撮ってじっくり景色も眺めてもトータル70分程度で下山できます。 体力は気にせずとも大丈夫です。 石田三成の時代には、五層の天守があったそうです。想像すると立派にそびえ立っていたお城だったんだなと感じました！ 本丸から彦根城、琵琶湖も見えます。 遺構は、切通し、西の丸、塩硝櫓跡、本丸、千貫井、少しの石垣が見られます。 石垣は、えっ！これっ？という感じです。 すぐそこにある佐和山会館の前に、石でできた佐和山城の模型があります。 御城印は、彦根市観光案内所、彦根市開国記念館で購入できます。 本丸でQRコードを読んでアンケートに答えると、御城印に石田三成の花押が押してもらえます。

(Translated by Google) This castle is very famous as the residence of Ishida Mitsunari. When you arrive at the site, you will be greeted by a large signboard, so you won't get lost at the castle entrance. There is also a large parking lot there, so you can feel safe even if you go by car. Pass through Ryutanji Temple in front of you and there is a well-maintained entrance to the castle. It used to be an Oritoyo-style castle with a towering five-story castle tower, and was said to have two castles that rivaled Mitsunari, and stone walls would have been used everywhere, but nothing like that has been found and it dates back to the Sengoku period. It seems that I have entered the mountain castle. Since he was the leader of the Western army, his castle was completely destroyed, and the materials such as stone walls and buildings were taken away for the construction of Hikone Castle, so there was nothing he could do about it (Hikone Castle, Sawaguchi Tamon Yagura, etc.). Along the way, you will see the Nishinomaru ruins, the Homura Shozo ruins, etc. as you reach the Honmaru. A sign that says ``Samurai's Dream - Sawayama'' reminds me of the past, and I take a walk for a while, looking at Hikone Castle in the distance and feeling the flow of time. From there, we descended a little further and saw one of the few remains of a stone wall, thought to be the cornerstone of the castle tower, before heading down the mountain. After saying hello to the statue of Mitsunari Ishida at Ryutanji Temple at the foot of the mountain, we headed to Hikone Castle. (Original) 石田三成の居城としてあまりにも有名なお城。 現地に着くと大きな看板が出迎えてくれるので登城口には迷いません。そこには広い駐車場もあるので、車で行っても安心です。 目の前の龍潭寺を抜けてその先に整備された登城口があります。 かっては五層の天守が聳え立ち、「三成に過ぎたるものが二つあり」と謳われた織豊系城郭として、随所に石垣が使われていただろうに、それらしきものは見当たらず戦国時代の山城に入り込んだようです。西軍の謀主だったので、その居城が徹底的に破壊され、彦根城普請のために、石垣・建物等その資材を持っていかれたので致しかたなし（彦根城　佐和口多聞櫓等）。 途中に西の丸跡、焔硝蔵跡等見つつ本丸に至ります。 「武士の夢　佐和山」と書かれた看板に古の時に思いをはせ、彦根城を遠望し時の流れを感じながらしばし散策。 そこから少し下に降りて、天守台の隅石と思われる数少ない石垣遺構の一つを見て下山の途に。 麓の龍潭寺にある「石田三成公像」に、おじゃましましたと挨拶したら、いざ　彦根城へ。

(Translated by Google) Volunteers from Hikone City guided us from the parking lot at the foot of the mountain to the top and back down the mountain. It was free for about 2 hours. I appreciate it, thank you very much. There are two castles that rival Mitsunari: Shima Sakon and Sawayama Castle. (Original) 彦根市ボランティアの方が麓の駐車場から頂上そして下山まで往復ご案内していただきました。 約2時間なんと無料でした。感謝です、ありがとうございました。 三成に過ぎたるものが二つある、島左近と佐和山の城

(Translated by Google) The route up from Ryutanji Temple is common, and if you were used to climbing mountain castles, it wouldn't have been that difficult. It is famous as the residence of Ishida Mitsunari, and because it is close to Hikone Station, there are many people around the main enclosure, which is unusual for a mountain castle of this type. From the main enclosure, you can see Hikone Castle and the city area, which is a wonderful view, but the remains of the castle are poor as it was completely destroyed. Ninomaru and Sannomaru have not been maintained at all, making it quite difficult to enter. I would be happy if it were fixed, but I have low expectations. (Original) 竜潭寺から登るルートが一般的で山城に登りなれていればそこまではきつくなかった 石田三成の居城として有名で彦根駅から近いこともあってこの手の山城にしては珍しく本丸周辺は人が多い 本丸からは彦根城や市街地を眺めることが出来て素晴らしい眺望だが、徹底的に破城されたため遺構の残りは悪い 二ノ丸、三ノ丸は全く整備されていないため立ち入ることはかなり難しくなっている。整備されると嬉しいが期待薄か

(Translated by Google) I started climbing before noon on weekdays. Enter through the Sanmon gate of Ryutanji Temple and climb up through the cemetery. On the way back, I exited from the south exit. It's a mountain castle, so going up and down is good exercise. Other than the signboard, it's probably the same as it was back then. There are no other climbers on weekdays, so You can feel like you have traveled back in time Spectacular view from the top overlooking Hikone Castle and Lake Biwa. (Original) 平日お昼まえから登り始めました 龍譚寺の山門から入り墓地の中を通って登り 帰りは南口から下りました。 山城ですので登りも下りもいい運動になります。 看板がある他はおそらく当時のままですし、 平日は他の登山者もいないため 当時にタイムスリップした気分に浸れます 頂上の絶景　彦根城と琵琶湖を見下ろせます。

Quiet and pleasant shrine, fairly barren and grey, with a few sparse trees surrounding the buildings.

(Translated by Google) It's near Hikone Castle ... the surrounding area is crowded with tourist spots ... but when you pass through the torii gate ... this is a different space. The refreshing air ... a dignified and refreshing place ... We, now peaceful, visit the Gokoku Shrine, which enshrines this spirit, to express our gratitude ... to renew our promise not to repeat the same mistakes. .. .. .. The shrine is also ... In a calm atmosphere, a gentle priest writes a red stamp. There was also a beautiful limited edition red stamp drawn by a Japanese painter. The parking lot was also available for parking in the space that passed through the torii gate in front of the bus-only 🚌 tourist parking lot. (free) Gokoku Shrine Parking Lot ↑ I think you should follow the signboard. Seasonal flowers are carefully planted on the large grounds. This time the peony was starting to bloom. (Original) 彦根城の近くにあり…周囲は観光スポットとして賑わっていますが…鳥居をくぐると…ここだけは違う空間です。清涼な空気…凛とした清々しい場所…今の平和な私達が、この英霊を祀る護国神社を参拝するのは感謝の心を伝える事と…同じ過ちは繰り返さない約束を、心新たにするため。。。 社殿も…落ち着いた雰囲気で、穏やかな神職さんが、御朱印を書いて下さいます。 日本画家の描く美しい限定御朱印もありました。 駐車場は、バス専用🚌観光駐車場のその手前の鳥居をくぐった空間にも駐車は可能でした。(無料) 護国神社駐車場↑の看板に従って行くと良いと思います。 広い敷地内には、季節の花が丁寧に植えられています。今回は牡丹が咲きはじめていました。

(Translated by Google) [Goshuin: Yes] Shiga Kengokoku Shrine is located in Osuecho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. It is said that the Shokonhi monument was erected in 1869 (Meiji 2) at Ryotanji Temple in Hikone to enshrine 26 Hikone feudal lords who died in the Boshin War. After that, the government notified that the monument would be converted into a shrine, and in 1876 (Meiji 9), it was relocated to its current location and the shrine was erected. Naonori Ii, the lord of the Hikone domain, was the second son of Naosuke Ii, who was assassinated by the strangeness outside Sakurada Gate, and became the lord of the Hikone domain by the inheritance of the family after Naosuke was assassinated. The soul monument, the predecessor of Gokoku Shrine in Shiga Prefecture, has a history of being remodeled into a shrine by the advocacy of Naonori. At the "Mitama Festival" held in August every year, about 5,000 lanterns are lit in the precincts to thank our ancestors and pray for the peace of the world. It is crowded with many worshipers during the period. [God of God] From the Boshin War to World War II, Shiga Prefecture-related war dead 34,750 pillars (Original) 【御朱印：あり】 滋賀県彦根市尾末町(おすえちょう)に鎮座する滋賀縣護國神社(しがけんごこくじんじゃ) 1869年(明治2年)彦根の龍潭寺(りょうたんじ)に戊辰戦争で戦死した彦根藩士26名を祀る招魂碑(しょうこんひ)が建立されたのが始まりとされます。 その後招魂碑を神社に改造する旨が政府より通達され、1876年(明治9年)に現在の地に遷座し、社殿の建立が行われました。 彦根藩主である井伊直憲(いいなおのり)は、桜田門外の変で暗殺された井伊直弼(いいなおすけ)の二男にあたり、直弼が暗殺された後に家督相続によって彦根藩主となりました。滋賀県護国神社の前身である招魂碑は、直憲の主唱によって神社に改造された経緯があります。 毎年8月に行われる「みたま祭り」では約5,000個の提燈を境内に点してご先祖への感謝、世界の平安を祈念する祭典が行われ、8月13日～15日の開催期間中は多くの参拝者で賑わいます。 【御祭神】 戊辰戦争から第二次世界大戦までの滋賀県関係の戦没者3万4750余柱

(Translated by Google) An ordinary shrine with a tourist center and a large parking lot next to it. It is a must-go place to go to Hikone Castle. It is recommended that foreigners do not visit it at will, because this is a similar place to worship soldiers who died because of the war. Just pass by and have a look. mutual respect (Original) 一間普通的神社，旁邊有遊客中心跟大型停車場，屬於去彥根城必經之地，建議外國人不要隨意參拜，因為這是類似供奉因為戰爭而死的軍人祭祀點，路過看看就好，互相尊重

(Translated by Google) Visited on March 16, 2024. It is located at the T-junction on the road from the station to Hikone Castle, and there is a torii gate behind the bridge that crosses the moat. Perhaps because of the aging population of war veterans, the stairs have ramps for wheelchairs. The statues of my father and mother were impressive. I didn't notice the War Horse War Dog War Pigeon Cenotaph this time...I'll visit it next time. (Original) 2024年3月16日に参拝。 駅から彦根城に向かう道の丁字路にあり、堀を渡る橋の奥に鳥居が建っています。 戦争経験者の高齢化のためか階段には車椅子用のスロープがあります。 父の像、母の像が印象的でした。 軍馬軍犬軍鳩慰霊碑は今回気づかず…次回訪問します。

(Translated by Google) On the way to Hikone Castle, you will pass by a shrine with some statues and monuments. Telling ~ The war made my father never come back! War, let mother raise her alone! The war cost the family a lot! War hurts the country and people who started the war! The war has even harmed the invaded countries and people! Unfortunately~ The world still cannot stop wars! To this day my country is still unable to avoid its risks! May the Republic of China🇹🇼 long-term peace and stability🙏🙏 (Original) 走去彥根城的路上會經過的一個神社，有些雕像及紀念碑。 訴說著～ 戰爭，讓父親一去不回！ 戰爭，讓母親獨自扶養！ 戰爭，讓家庭失去許多！ 戰爭，傷害了發動戰爭的國家及人民！ 戰爭，更傷害了被侵佔的國家及人民！ 遺憾的是～ 至今世界仍無法停止戰爭的發生！ 至今我的國家仍無法規避其風險！ 願 中華民國🇹🇼長治久安🙏🙏

(Translated by Google) This is Gokoku Shrine in Shiga Prefecture, located near Hikone Castle. The shrine is magnificent and impressive. I also visited here to express my gratitude for the sacrifices of the spirits of the heroes who died in the war, which have made our society what it is today. There is a company office. There is also a paid parking lot next door, making it easy to visit. It's about 10 minutes from the station. (Original) 彦根城の近くにある滋賀県の護国神社です。拝殿は立派で印象的です。 こちらも戦争で亡くなられた英霊の方々の犠牲があり今の社会があるのに感謝申し上げ参拝させて頂きました。社務所はあります。有料駐車場も隣にあるので参拝しやすいです。駅からも10分くらいの所にあります。

(Translated by Google) Found an interesting phenomenon. The Yasukuni Shrine is built next to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, and the Gokuni Shrines in various places, which are actually branches of the Yasukuni Shrine, are built next to castles in various places. Also, China and South Korea only protested against Japanese dignitaries visiting the Yasukuni Shrine but never protested against Japanese dignitaries visiting the Protectorate Shrine. You must know that there are also tablets for Class B and C war criminals enshrined here, and there are many other Japanese soldiers who are enshrined here. If it is stained with the blood of Chinese and Koreans, there is no need to protest? Or is the protest against the Yasukuni Shrine just a show, or used to divert domestic conflicts? Very food for thought. Oh, by the way, China and South Korea protested, but Taiwan and North Korea never protested. The Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia were also ravaged by the Japanese army. In particular, they manipulated the Tokyo Trial, which ultimately led to the execution of seven Class-A war criminals. The United States has never protested against Japanese dignitaries visiting the Yasukuni Shrine. Why this is is worth thinking about. (Original) 发现一个有趣的现象。靖国神社就建在东京皇居旁边，而各地的护国神社，其实也就是靖国神社的分社则都建在各地的城堡旁边。还有就是中国和韩国只抗议日本政要参拜靖国神社却从来不抗议日本政要参拜护国神社，要知道这里也供奉着乙丙级战犯的牌位，还有其他很多供奉在这里的日军将士手上也沾满了中国和韩国人的鲜血，就不需要抗议了？还是抗议靖国神社只是一场作秀，或者是用来转移国内矛盾的？非常值得思考。哦对了，中国和韩国抗议，台湾和朝鲜却从不抗议，还有同样被日军蹂躏的菲律宾，缅甸，马来西亚，新加坡，印尼，特别是操控东京审判，最终导致7名甲级战犯被执行死刑的美国从来不抗议日本政要参拜靖国神社，这又是为何，又是非常值得思考的。

(Translated by Google) This is Gokoku Shrine in Shiga Prefecture. Gokoku Shrine is often located in the prefectural capital, but in Shiga Prefecture it is located in a corner of Hikone Castle. As I walked from the station, I was at the entrance to Hikone Castle, so after visiting the shrine, I headed to Hikone Castle. (Original) 滋賀県の護国神社です、護国神社は県都にある場合が多いのですが滋賀県は彦根城の一角にあります。 駅から歩いてくると彦根城の入口にあるので、ご参拝させて頂いた後に彦根城に向かいました。

(Translated by Google) Gokoku Shrine is located next to Hikone Castle. This is a shrine dedicated to those who died in the war. There's something different in the air. If you're going to Hikone Castle, be sure to check out this place too! (Original) 彦根城の隣りにある護国神社。 戦争で亡くなられた方を祀る神社です。 何か空気が違います。 彦根城に行かれるなら此方も是非!

Ryotanji offers three gardens of excellent design. During history many novices trained here became "gardening priests" and established temple gardens on their own. According to a leaflet offered by the friendly resident priest, the rock garden (fudaraku) main island depicts Mt. Fudaraku, spiritual home if the Goddess of Mercy, Kannon. The pond and waterfall in the next garden symbolise tortoise and crane, wherein the "turtle" island is made from unhewn stone. This garden is actually not very deep but looks quite spacious due to the application of the "borrowed scenery" technique. The last garden comprises a tea house and has a kind of enchanted air. Also, do not forget to appreciate the many sliding door paintings ("fusuma") and other paintings and articles on display. The temple could benefit from a helping hand. If you are used to Kyoto's impeccable sterility you should be prepared for some surprise. However, the temple is not a museum but a living religious institution.

井伊氏の菩提寺、もともとは井伊氏の出身地（浜松市井伊谷）にあった菩提寺を井伊直政公が佐和山城主になったのを機に、この地に開山。臨済宗妙心寺派であったが、元禄年間からは「だるま寺」として信仰された。こちらにある枯山水庭園と鶴亀蓬莱庭園も有名で、当時全国有数の禅宗大学寮として発展し、特に「園頭科」は造園専門学の発祥とされ、ここで学んだ僧たちが全国の禅寺庭園を手掛けたとのこと。

(Translated by Google) It is a large ancient temple. At the top of the stone steps on the approach to the shrine, a splendid temple gate rises. At the top of the roof tiles of the temple gate, I found that the roof tiles were transoms! "It's a jaw-dropping build!" "That's all I can say about it."　In front of the entrance, there was a rare Buddha's foot stone. Namo Amida Butsu: However, although it is very rude to say that the other main halls, study halls, and halls have aged, there were some disappointing parts. Hopefully there are plans to restore it soon. Admission fee is 400 yen. (Original) 大層な古刹だ。参道の石段の最上段に立派な造りの山門がそびえる。その山門の屋根瓦の一番上の、横に伸びる棟瓦とでも言うのか、瓦が、欄間になっていたのを見つけた！　舌を巻く造りだ！　見事の一言に尽きる。　　玄関前に珍しくも、仏足石がありました。南無阿弥陀佛　　ただ、他の本殿や書院、お堂は、大変失礼ですが、老朽化が進み心苦しい箇所が散見された。近いうちに修復の計画があるといいな。拝観料は400円也。

(Translated by Google) This temple is located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture and is said to be the temple of Daruma. It's about a 20 minute walk from the station. There are two gardens here. One is the ``Fudaraku Garden,'' which has 48 stones arranged on white sand, and the other is the ``Horaiike Izumi Garden,'' which has a pond with a mountain in the background. It's quiet, just the sound of birds chirping. You can just look at it slowly and not think about anything. Recommended for people who don't like crowds. (Original) 滋賀県彦根にあるお寺でだるまの寺とも言われているそうです。駅から徒歩約20分位です。 こちらには2つのお庭があります。 1つは、白砂に48個の石を配した『ふだらくの庭』と、山を背景に池が横たわる『蓬莱池泉庭』があります。 とにかく静寂で鳥のさえずりが聞こえるだけ。 何も考えずゆっくりと眺めていられます。 人混みが苦手な方にオススメです。

(Translated by Google) Although it is a temple with a long history, it is an old temple that is not well maintained and looks like it will soon turn into an old mountain temple. In the photo, the fusuma paintings are clear and vivid, but when you see it in person, the colors are pale and you can't help but feel that it has deteriorated over time. The old-fashioned feel was more important than the grandeur, and I thought it was a waste. (Original) 由緒あるお寺だが、あまり手入れが行き届いていないのか、ややもすれば古びた山寺になってしまいそうな古刹。 写真だとクリアに襖絵も鮮やかだが、実際目にすると色彩も淡く、経年劣化を感じられずにはいられない。 立派さよりも古びた感じが勝っていて、もったいないなぁと思ってしまった。

(Translated by Google) A slightly off-center temple but extremely pleasant because you are alone in the world. No or few tourists. A Zen garden and a magnificent humid garden which lends itself to meditation! (Original) Un temple légèrement excentré mais extrêmement plaisant car vous êtes comme seuls au monde. Pas ou peu de touristes. Un jardin zen et un jardin humide magnifique qui prêtent à la méditation !

(Translated by Google) I visited here because my husband is a fan of Mitsunari Ishida and because there is a fusuma that used to belong to Sawayama Castle. I was impressed by how well it has survived up to this time. There were no other tourists other than us, so we took our time to look around. It was very quiet and the garden was lovely. There is a road behind the temple that leads to Sawayama Castle, but I didn't have time to go there this time. I would like to go there once if I have time. (Original) 主人が石田三成のファンであるのと、佐和山城にあった襖があるということで伺いました。 この時代まで、しっかり残ってていることに、すごいなぁと感心しました。 私たち以外に観光客はなく、じっくりと拝観させていただきました。 とても静かで、庭も素敵でした。 お寺の裏に佐和山城に通じる道がありますが、時間がなかったので今回は見合わせました。 時間があったら1度行ってみたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) The old man who was at the reception desk was talking to the visitors and looking down on them, which made me feel very uncomfortable. It's a shame because it's the first time I've met someone I didn't like at a temple. I went in because I wanted to see the garden, but I paid 400 yen to see what it was like. It's far from the city so I don't think you need to come all the way. The area opposite the Shoin Garden is in disrepair and I wonder if temple work is like this. Well, that chief priest makes sense. (Original) 受付をしていた爺さんが拝観者にタメ口で上から目線で非常に不快でした。 お寺で嫌な人に会ったのなんて初めてで残念です 庭園が見たくて入ったのですが400円払ってこんなものかという感じです 街から遠いしわざわざ来なくていいと思います 書院庭園の向かいの部分は荒れ放題でお寺の仕事ってこんなんでいいのかなと不思議です。まああの住職なら納得ですが

(Translated by Google) The paintings on the sliding doors are more impressive than those at Ryutanji Temple in the original Hamamatsui Itanigu Shrine. I saw some really good things (Original) 元々の浜松井伊谷宮にある龍潭寺よりも襖絵とかは立派 なかなか良いものを見られました

(Translated by Google) I went to Sawayama Castle ruins! It took over 30 minutes to get to the top, but 10 minutes to get back. The way back is a steep slope, so if you don't go down slowly, you'll fall. It's very dangerous if you fall! Later, I received a goshuin stamp for 300 yen, but when I said that I would not like to see it, he gave me a disgusted look. It wasn't possible due to time constraints, but I ended up leaving with a bad feeling. (Original) 佐和山城跡に行きました！頂上までで、行きは30分以上かかりましたが、帰りは10分でした。帰り道は急な坂なため、ゆっくり降りないと転びますね。転んだら大変危険ですよ！ 後で、御朱印を300円で頂きましたが、拝観はしませんと言うと嫌な顔をされました。時間的に無理だったのですが嫌な気持ちで帰ることになりました。

(Translated by Google) The family temple of Dairo Ii and Mitsunari Ishida. When you enter the Sanmon gate, is there a tile wall next to the entrance? Nobunaga Wall at Atsuta Shrine? Found a tile wall similar to ! The reception area is lined with daruma dolls, and in the back you can see materials on Ishida Mitsunari. There are many photos that are the same as those of Ishida Kaikan in Nagahama City. It might be a good idea to visit this place when Ishida Kaikan is closed. There is a charge for this. (Original) 井伊大老と石田三成の菩提寺。山門を入りますと玄関横に瓦壁？熱田神宮にある信長壁？に似た瓦壁を発見！だるまが並ぶ受付、奥には石田三成の資料が見られる。長浜市にある石田会館と同じ写真が多数ある。　石田会館が閉館時はこちらを訪れるはありかも。こちらは有料です。

Not impressive.

(Translated by Google) It is a temple along Yumekyobashi Castle Road. It was a small temple, but it was well cleaned and the priest was very kind. (Original) 夢京橋キャッスルロード沿いのお寺です。 こじんまりとしたお寺でしたが　清掃も行き届いており　ご住職の方も　とても親切でした。

(Translated by Google) I was curious about the magnificent Akamon and stopped by. I also took a look at the main hall, thinking that it was an amazing temple, as it seems that the main gate of Sawayama Castle was relocated, and that there is a head mound at the grave of Shigenari Kimura, a loyal retainer of the Toyotomi family. The main image, Amida Nyorai, is believed to be the Nenjibutsu used by Yodo-kun during the Summer Campaign in Osaka, and I was surprised to find such history so close to my heart. Along the way, the temple staff explained various things and I learned a lot. The history of the temple is truly precious. (Original) 立派な赤門が気になりふらっと立ち寄りました。 佐和山城の正門を移築したらしいとか、豊臣家の忠臣の木村重成の墓所には首塚があるとか、何だか凄いお寺なんだなぁと思いながら本堂も見てきました。 本尊の阿弥陀如来像は大阪夏の陣で淀君が使用した念持仏と思わるもので、歴史がこんなに身近にあることにびっくりでした。 途中でお寺の方に色々説明をしてもらいとても勉強になりました。本当にお寺の歴史が尊いです。

(Translated by Google) Since it was a weekday, there weren't many people. I had a female priest draw it on the Goshuin book. (Original) 平日だったので人は多くは無かった。御朱印帳に女性住職に描いてもらった。

(Translated by Google) It is famous for having the head mound of Shigenari Kimura. It is said that Nobukatsu Ando, ​​a vassal of the Ii family, built it at the Ando family's family temple, but the truth is unknown. (Original) 木村重成の首塚があることで有名。井伊家の家臣だった安藤信勝が安藤家の菩提寺に建てたと言われているが真偽はわからない。

(Translated by Google) Strolling along Yume Castle Road. Suddenly, I stopped in my tracks when I caught a glimpse of a huge onigawara roof tile through the gap in the gate. The magnificent Onigawara tile invites you to dive into Soanji Temple, whose landmark is the vermilion-lacquered ``Akamon.'' No wonder, this impressive Akamon is a historic building that was relocated from Mitsunari Ishida's Sawayama Castle Otemon. There is no threshold so you can rush in on horseback. The main hall was relocated from the palace attached to Nagahama Castle in Genroku 15. Frontage 10 and a half, depth 8 and a half. It is a gambrel-style building with a tiled roof. Well, I was overwhelmed with emotion as I happened to come across a temple and was able to feel the historical romance with no prior notice. Now, Onigawara. It is said to have been created in 1784. Height 2.6m, width 2.5m. You can really feel its size when you stand in front of it. Even so, the claims made by the ``Aoi Crest'' were so strong that I was completely overwhelmed! (Original) 夢キャッスルロードをてくてく散策中。に、門の隙間からナニ気にチラリと目に入ったドでかい鬼瓦に、ふと足を止めました。 その立派な鬼瓦に誘われるように潜るは朱塗りの『赤門』が目印の【宗安寺】。それもそのはず、この印象的な赤門は石田三成公の佐和山城大手門を移築した由緒正しき建築物。馬に乗って駆け込めるように敷居がありません。 また本堂に至っては、元禄15年に長浜城附属御殿を移築されたもの。間口10間半、奥行8間半。入母屋造の桟瓦葺であります。いや〜、偶然出くわしたお寺にて歴史ロマンを全くの予告ナシで肌で感じられて感無量。 さて、鬼瓦。天明4年(1784)作との記載。高さ2.6m、横幅2.5m。実際に目の前に立つとその大きさが実感できます。それにしても『葵の御紋』の主張が半端なく強烈過ぎて圧倒されまくりました！

(Translated by Google) A good temple in Akamon. I like the monk's calm and kind personality. When I meet this monk, I feel calm. Please live long. (Original) 赤門の良きお寺。 お坊さんの穏やかでお優しい人柄が好き。 こちらのお坊さんにお会いすると心が落ち着きます。 どうか長生きしてください。

(Translated by Google) It is said that the red gate was relocated from Sawayama Castle, where Ishida Mitsunari lived. The main hall was relocated from Nagahama Castle Palace. This temple has a lot to see, including the head mound of Shigenari Kimura, which was brought back by the Hikone feudal samurai during the Osaka Siege. (Original) 赤門は石田三成居城佐和山城より移築したものと伝わる。本堂は長浜城御殿より移築したもの。大阪の陣で彦根藩士が持ち帰った木村重成の首塚があったり見どころ豊富なお寺。

(18/04/20) 御朱印をいただきました。 井伊家ゆかりのふく福めぐり　第４番札所です。 浄土宗の寺院。 本尊：阿弥陀如来 奥の墓地に木村重成の首塚があります。 江戸時代には朝鮮通信使の宿となっていました。 (Translated by Google) (18/04/20) I received a stamp. This is the 4th temple on the Fukufuku tour, which is connected to the Ii family. A Jodo sect temple. Principal image: Amida Nyorai There is Shigenari Kimura's head mound in the cemetery in the back. During the Edo period, it served as a lodging for Korean envoys.

(Translated by Google) 20230617 I visited the shrine while walking around Hikone on a bus tour. It was a wonderful temple with a calm atmosphere. I received it directly from the goshuin seal. thank you very much. (Original) 20230617 バスツアーの彦根散策で参拝しました。 落ち着いた雰囲気の立派なお寺さんでした。 御朱印直書きでいただけました。 ありがとうございました。

令和元年９月に拝観しました。初めて拝観しました。天寧寺から龍潭寺、宗安寺と徒歩で周りました。 弘誓山天白院宗安寺は浄土宗のお寺で上野国の安国寺に由来するそうです。 このお寺には木村重成の首塚があります。 (Translated by Google) I visited it in September 2019. It was my first time to see it. I walked around Tenneiji Temple, Ryutanji Temple, and Soanji Temple. Koseizan Tenpakuin Soanji is a Jodo sect temple that is said to have its origins in Ankokuji in Ueno Province. This temple has Shigenari Kimura's head mound.

(Translated by Google) This is the temple that I happened to pass by and visited when I went to Hikone from the Tokachi area to visit my uncle who moved to his daughter's house in February. As a souvenir, I was kindly given a stamp. This is a cute Hikonyan goshuin book. (Original) 十勝管内から、2月に娘さん宅に引っ越しした叔父さんに会いに彦根に行った時に、たまたま通りかかってお参りしたお寺です。 記念に、御朱印を丁寧に対応頂きました。 可愛いひこにゃんの御朱印帳です。

(Translated by Google) Visited on April 10th As you walk towards the castle from JR Hikone Station, you will see an information board and can easily find it. Naosuke Ii was the 14th son of the 14th feudal lord, and his mother was a concubine. However, due to the demands of the times, or perhaps fate, in the late Tokugawa shogunate, he became an elder statesman and was assassinated by a dissatisfied samurai from the Mito domain as he set out to open the country. Umikisha, as the name suggests, is a buried tree that does not bloom until it is 32 years old. Since I was living on a meager stipend, I expected it to be a smaller residence, but it turned out to be a mansion with more rooms than I expected. Is it an irony of history that the things he immersed himself in in this modest mansion, such as waka poetry, tea ceremony, zazen, and drumming, were of great help to his later career as a politician? The old man selling admission tickets at the entrance is an alumnus of Hikone Higashi High School, and when I told him about my participation in Koshien, he was very happy. (Original) ４月１０日に訪問 ＪＲ彦根駅から、お城に向かって歩いていくと案内板が出ていて、すぐに分かります 井伊直弼は、１４代藩主の１４男で、母ほ、側室だった しかしながら時代の要請というか運命というか、徳川幕府末期の世の中で、大老となり、開国へ舵を切っていく途中で水戸藩の不満武士に暗殺される 埋木舎とは、名前の通り、３２歳まで花の咲かない埋もれた木だと、自嘲して付けた住まいの名前 僅かな俸禄で生活していたからもっと小さな住まいかと想像していたが意外と部屋数の多い屋敷だった この質素な屋敷で和歌や茶道、座禅、鼓、などに没頭していたことが、後々の政治家人生に大きく役立ったのは、歴史の皮肉かと 入口で入場券販売しているお爺さんは、彦根東高校のＯＢで、甲子園出場の話をしたら、大いに喜んでくれた

(Translated by Google) "You can't talk about Naosuke Ii without seeing this"? Hehe! Just a little bit 😉 The mansion where Naosuke Ii spent his youth was built in 1759 for his training, but he thought it was unfortunate and named it "Umikisha". After seeing Rakurakuen in the museum, I understood that the Ii family devoted themselves not only to martial arts, but also to tea, poetry, Noh, etc., but they also left treasures here✨ But compared to museums, it's really modest (sorry)! It's also a history museum based on human psychology, allowing you to peek inside the Ii family from a platform stacked with blocks! Two aunties are leaning forward and looking at me while laughing😃 In the 4th year of the Meiji era, it was donated by the Ii family to the Okubo family, and it is currently managed by the Okubo family. In fact, the Okubo family has a history as well, with their ancestor being the lord of Odawara Castle and Hikozaemon Okubo being their cousin... Oh yeah, Shinya Kote is also appearing in NHK's Taiga as Tadayo Okubo. Now, it's no longer a buried tree, but a national special historic site, the Hinomesha (Hinomemisha), and even my aunt is wahaha (lol) With these thoughts in mind, I head for the exit... When I look into the moat, I see a carp that says it's hungry and does a jumping trick. it can not be helped! Taneya's dorayaki, ah 😭 I happily ate it ✌️ (Original) 「ここを見なければ井伊直弼を語れない」だって? へへっ！じゃちょっとだけだよ😉 井伊直弼が青春時代を過ごした館、宝暦9年(1759)に建てた修行の場だが、自分で不遇と思い"埋木舎"と名付けらしい✨ 博物館に楽々園見て、井伊家は武道は勿論、茶、歌、能などにも精進したのは理解出来たが、ここにも宝物を残してたわ✨ が、博物館に比べると、実に質素だ(失礼) ! それもブロックを積んだ台から井伊家の中を覗き見するという、人間の心理をついた歴史館だ！おばちゃん２人、前のめりで笑ながら覗いてるわ😃 明治4年になって、井伊家から大久保家に寄贈され、現在は大久保家が管理とある。 実はこの大久保家も歴史があって、先祖はあの小田原城の城主、あの大久保彦左衛門もいとこにあたるとか…そうそうNHKの大河でも大久保忠世役で小手伸也が出演しています。 今や決して埋木でなく、国の特別史跡、陽の目見舎(ひのめみしゃ)になってるわ、おばちゃんもワハハ(笑) そんな事思いながら出口へ…堀を覗くと鯉が"腹へった"とジャンプの芸をする。仕方ない! たねやのどら焼、あぁ😭 喜んで食っちゃったよ✌️

(Translated by Google) Updated [July 2022] Visit 🏃 ★Temporarily closed from July 28, 2022 to the end of September due to the 7th wave of coronavirus⁉️ ☆When I visited in February 2022, I was unable to enter due to winter closure, so this is my first visit😄 ・``Umikisha'' is an important ruin included in the nationally designated special historic site ``Hikone Castle.'' ・``Naosuke Ii'' was born as the 14th son of the Ii family. ・The simple mansion where Naosuke Ii spent 15 years from the age of 17 to 32 in 1831. ・Although the building itself has a simple appearance, there are various ornaments everywhere, and the tranquil tea room is full of waka signboards.The front tatami room, the living room, and the Buddhist altar room are not allowed inside due to historic site protection. I don't think it can be helped, but I would like them to put a little more emphasis on the atmosphere and taste⁉️ [February 2022] Visit The other day, I visited the grave of Naosuke Ii at Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya❗️ This time, we visited the birthplace of Naosuke Ii in Rakurakuen❗️ When I finally arrived at Umikisha, where Naosuke Ii practiced literary and martial arts with Nagano Shuzen and honed his wisdom, I found the gate closed and the museum closed.😵 It's privately owned, and I'm deeply moved by the fact that the Okubo family, a former vassal of the Ii family, has continued to protect it from generation to generation. (Original) 更新【2022年7月】訪問🏃 ★2022年7月28日から9月末日までコロナ第7波の影響で臨時休館⁉️ ☆2022年2月訪問時は冬季閉鎖で入舎出来ず、今回初訪問😄 ・『埋木舎』は国指定特別史跡「彦根城」の中に含まれる重要な遺構。 ・井伊家十四男として誕生した『井伊直弼』 ・井伊直弼、1831年の17歳～32歳まで15年間を過ごした質素な屋敷。 ・建物自体は質素な佇まいですが、凄く色々な置物が至るところに、静謐な佇まいの茶室も和歌の看板で一杯、表座敷も御居間も仏間も、建物内に入れないのは史跡保護で仕方無いと思いますが、もう少し雰囲気と趣を大事にして欲しい⁉️ 【2022年2月】訪問 先日、世田谷豪徳寺の井伊直弼墓所訪問❗️ 今回、楽々園内の井伊直弼生誕地訪問❗️ やっと井伊直弼が長野主膳と文武修練し英知磨いた「埋木舎」に来たら、門が閉まっている閉館中、ガ～ン😵 個人所有なんですね、旧井伊家の家臣/大久保家が、今も代々粛々と守り抜いてるとは感慨深いです(大久保の表札)、どうも2月一杯閉まってるようです、桜咲く春に出直します🌸

(Translated by Google) This is where Naosuke Ii, a famous figure at the end of the Edo period, spent his time studying. Perhaps because it is a little side street from the road leading to the castle, there are not many visitors, but it is a building with a small and quiet garden. I feel like I can feel Naosuke's breathing here and there. I don't really like Naosuke Ii, but as a sightseeing spot, I recommend it because you can see it in a calm and leisurely manner, and there are also materials from the past. (Original) 幕末の著名な井伊直弼が、学びをして過ごしていたところですが、お城に続く道から少しだけ脇道になるためか、訪れる人も少ないところですが、こじんまりした静かな庭を配した建物もそこここに直弼の息遣いが感じられる気がします。 私はあまり井伊直弼は好きではありませんが、観光スポットとしては落ち着いてゆっくりと拝見できる点や、往時の資料などもありお勧めのスポットです。

(Translated by Google) good. ``Even though I look at the world from the outside, I am buried in a tree without a heart.'' Since he was the 14th child of the lord of Hikone, he had no right to inherit the family, and from the age of 16 he lived in a hut called Umoroginoya. However, his older brothers died and he became the lord of the domain at the age of 35. Tetsuzaburo (his real name) crawled out of the tree where he was buried, still like a red buried fire. The Ii family is famous for Ii's red armor. The red reserve had twice put Ieyasu's life in desperate straits. The first time was Takeda's Red Arms in Mikatagahara. After the fall of the Takeda clan, he was employed by Ieyasu and became a subordinate of his vassal, the Ii family. The Ii family was a feudal lord and one of the Tokugawa Four Heavenly Kings, but Naosuke Ii was 43 years old when he became the Grand Elder of the Shogunate, the center of Japanese politics, during the end of the Edo period when Townsend Harris was in charge. History is said to belong to the victors, but the treaty that led to his assassination saved Japan from colonial rule, even from the perspective of world history. He is a historical figure who deserves to be reevaluated.His deathbed line was, ``I wonder if the ocean of Omi, the ocean's waves, will touch my heart a few times.'' (Original) いい。 「世の中を よそに見つつも 埋もれ木の　埋もれておらむ 心なき身は 」。 彦根藩主の14番目の子どものため相続権がなく、16才の時から埋木舎(うもれぎのや)に住むことになる。が、兄達が亡くなり、35才で藩主となる。まだ赤い埋め火の如く、鉄三郎(本名)は埋もれ木からはい出した。 井伊の赤備えで有名な井伊家。その赤備えは家康の命を2度も絶体絶命の窮地にさらしたことがある。一度目は三方が原の武田の赤備えである。武田氏滅亡後は家康が召し抱えており、その家臣・井伊家の配下となる。井伊家は譜代大名であり、徳川四天王の一角であるが、タウンゼント・ハリスがいる幕末の時代、伊井直弼が日本政治の中枢・幕府の大老となったのは43才のとき。 歴史は勝者のものというが、暗殺されたキッカケとなった条約は、世界史上から見ても、日本を植民地支配から救うことになった。辞世の句「近江の海 磯うつ波の いく度か　御世にこころを くだきぬるかな」再評価されていい歴史人物だ。

(Translated by Google) I visited this place because it is a historical site related to Naosuke Ii. It's said to be the setting for the taiga drama ``Hana no Seikatsu'', but I've never seen it because it aired in the year I was born. There were many types of plants in the garden. (Original) 井伊直弼ゆかりの史跡ということで伺いました。大河ドラマ「花の生涯」の舞台だそうですが、自分が生まれた年の放送ですから見たことはありません。庭の植物はたくさんの種類がありました。

(Translated by Google) [National Special Historic Site] Designated as part of the "Hikone Castle Ruins". The building where Naosuke Ii spent his youth. Naosuke wrote a waka poem that said, ``Even though I look at the world, I am buried in a heartless body.'' Naosuke named himself ``Umikisha,'' and devoted himself to training in both literary and martial arts. It is said that the talent that led him to become the father of the founding of the country as an elder of the Tokugawa shogunate was cultivated here. (Original) 【国特別史跡】「彦根城跡」の一部として指定。井伊直弼が青春時代を過ごした舎。「世の中をよそに見つつも埋もれ木の埋もれておらむ心なき身は」と直弼は和歌を詠み、自ら「埋木舎」と名付け、文武両道の修練に励みました。徳川幕府の大老として開国の父となった才能は、ここで培われたといわれています。

This is a pretty nice, famous castle that sits in the picturesque town of Hikone. There is fairly heap parking opposite the castle although it does fill up quickly. The castle grounds are fairly small but it is still nice to explore them and wander around the buildings and trees. The best part of this area is the garden which is included in the best ticket. I highly recommend the garden for a good view of the castle.

Definitely something to see in Hikone if you’re around. It’s really nice you get to actually go inside the castle. It’s a short tour but the view is great and was a good experience. The walk around the castle is calm and relaxing too. Hikonyan was at the castle and is a funny character and it’s cool to see the towns attachment to him.

I’m partial to castles with interiors that reflect the original design and Hikone does not disappoint. Beautiful both outside and in, prepare for the unique considerations of being in a castle that reflects the original design: super steep stairs (ladders), breezy interiors, cold floors in the winter, and no shoes allowed! Great views of the lake and snow-capped peaks if you go during the right season.

It might be a smaller castle than something like Osaka, but the fact that it hasn’t been renovated in the interior to resemble a modern museum makes this place far more authentic. If you want the real thing, away from the crowds, Hikone Castle is a must see. You will have to climb quite a bit though. The climb uphill to the walls, and then to the castle itself, is quite steep and strenuous. The castle interior requires you to climb 3 stories of ladders. You don’t need to be an Olympian, but you want to be in decent shape. 800 per person, cash only for tickets. That includes the garden. There’s an option to go into the Museum but I skipped it so I have no review. I loved this place, and went on a Wednesday. There were effectively no crowds. Maybe 10 or so people wandering. Given how beautiful the location is, I’m going to be telling folks to go to Hikone from now on.

This is a lovely castle with a beautiful garden and an informational museum. It has not been reconstructed, so it gives an accurate impression of how castles looked when they were originally used. Seeing everything requires a lot of walking up and down stairs.

As lovely as can be. Like other originals, the steps couldn't be steeper. Tip: the plastic bag for shoes is not optional. Grab one! Great views of Biwa and the Hira Mountains with an exceptional historic treasure. A must-do!

Beautiful castle and surrounding grounds. The castle ticket includes the garden ticket so make sure you buy that one first. Great spot in autumn! One word of caution: the castle has these super steep wooden staircases inside, so not for everyone! It’s still worth buying the ticket though to see the first floor and walk around the castle grounds. It’s quite physically demanding to walk on the pebble stones outside that can be slippy, so this place is best for those who can walk well and have a good balance.

The complex has castle, plum orchard, garden, museum, (free) park including kids playground. All these with beautiful view of lake biwa attached to them. We visited on 19 March and sakura flowers had bloomed in one of the trees facing the castle. There was a long queue before entering the castle. Probably because it’s weekend.

This is one of the 12 original castles remaining in Japan, and it is certainly worth a visit. While not as large or famous as Himeji Castle, the moat, buildings, stonework, blooming cherry trees (at the end of April) and adjacent garden are quite impressive.

Everything about this place is magical. Honestly, aside from Himeji Castle, this is one of the most beautiful castles I've been to. For 800 JPY, you get a combination ticket for both the castle and the garden. You can spend almost the whole day here! It is very chill too and you get very many perspectives of Lake Biwa.

Lovely castle and surrounding gardens. Nice to spend a few hours exploring the grounds - the museum and next door Japanese garden.

It’s a wonderful experience to enjoy the night session of the castle, national treasure, you can deeply feel its history by all the original foundation stones and woods, the traditional architecture is amazing alongside with the modern projection mapping , + interaction with qr code that allow u to put ur name mapping on the facade …. But i see same organisation also holds another event at Kyoto, the scale seems much more exciting ><

This was one of my favorite spots in Lake Biwa, Shiga prefecture. The castle area is impressive. Not as large as Himeji or Osaka, but therefore a bit more manageable on foot. The views are immaculate in all directions. The site was chosen strategically where the mountain range in the east just reaches the edges of Lake Biwa coming up in the west forming a natural gateway. The main keep is nowhere near as large as Himeji, but it manages to be just as fascinating, as it is all original, in particular, the bending curves of the massive trunks of wood that still support the structure of the main keep. Be aware that you will need to walk up plenty of stairs, and inside the main keep the stairs are very steep. Adjacent to the main keep on the west side reaching a smaller keep is a large park-like area that is gorgeous red in autumn. The beautiful gardens, large garden with tea houses belonged to the Feudal Daimyo as part of his residential domain, included in the ticket.

One of the most coolest castles in the world. From the double mout systems to the interior walls to the ramparts to the baileys to the arrow and gun ports. Hikone Castle is one of the coolest castles in Japan in terms of Feudal Japan Shogunate engineering. Seems like a pain to attack as ninja or charging as samurai.

We came here by Train from Kyoto and it took about 45 min. From Hikone Station it is a 30 min walk to the Castle. The entrance fee was 1200 Yen for the museum, castle inside and the beautiful garden combined. The museum had some interesting things like ancient swords, armours and paintings. You can walk through the complete inside of the castle and the view from up there is very stunning (with clear weather). My personal highlight was the big garden with a huge pond and lots of green. You can even see the castle throning above it. I can not imagine that there is any better castle in Japan to visit. The complete route took about 2 hours. The town is beautiful too, it is quiet and not very touristy. They have a beach on lake Biwa too. Great experience all in all.

Hikone Castle stands as a majestic testament to Japan's feudal history. The well-preserved architecture and stunning panoramic views from the castle grounds transport you to another era. Exploring the castle's interior provides a fascinating glimpse into the samurai lifestyle. The surrounding gardens are beautifully landscaped, offering a serene contrast to the castle's imposing presence. Hikone Castle is a captivating destination, rich in history and architectural splendor. Truly a must-visit for history enthusiasts! 🏰🍃 #HikoneCastle #HistoricalGem

(Translated by Google) ・It is included in the area of ​​the nationally designated special historic site "Hikone Castle Ruins", and was designated as a national scenic spot in 1951 as "Gengu Rakurakuen". ・Constructed around 1677 by Naoki Ii, the 4th lord of the domain, as a suburban residence of the Ii family. Also known as the Ninomaru Palace, Tsuki Palace. "Goshoin" was also newly built at this time, and Naosuke Ii, the 12th lord of the domain, added the "Rakuraku-no-ma", which is the origin of the name, in the back, and the Sukiya-style building still exists today. ・Goshoin...You can't go inside, but you can get a glimpse of the formality and taste just by looking at it from the outside. ・Earthquake no Ma…It is recognized that only Edo Castle and Hikone Castle had “Earthquake no Ma”, a rare sukiya-style building with an earthquake-resistant structure!? ・Rakuraku-no-ma…I would like to see the north side of the tea room, formerly known as “Chazashiki,” which is a rare Kakezukuri style. ・Naosuke Ii…Born in 1815/Bunka 12 as the 14th son of Naonaka Ii, the former feudal lord after retirement, at Tsuki Palace. (Original) ・国指定特別史跡「彦根城跡」の区域に含まれ、1951年「玄宮楽々園」として国の名勝指定に🌸 ・4代藩主/井伊直興の1677年頃に井伊家の下屋敷として築造、二の丸御殿「槻御殿」の別称、11代藩主/井伊直中が1812年隠居する際に隠居所として増築、現存の「御書院」もこの時新築、12代藩主/井伊直亮が奥に名前の由来となる「楽々の間」を増築し、数寄屋建築の建造物が今も現存する✨ ・御書院…中には入れませんが、外から覗くだけでも格式と趣を垣間見れます。 ・地震の間…数寄屋造りの珍しい耐震構造建築、「地震の間」があったのは江戸城と彦根城だけと認識⁉️ ・楽々の間…珍しい懸け造りの茶室、旧名「茶座敷」、庭園側から見られない北側の様子も見てみたい👀 ・井伊直弼…1815年/文化12年、隠居後の前藩主/井伊直中の14男として槻御殿で誕生。

(Translated by Google) Sorry to say it's unexpected, but It was a very beautiful garden. (Original) 予想外と言っては失礼ですが 大変美しい庭園でした。

(Translated by Google) Visited on March 16, 2024. Admission is free. The name Rakurakuen, the former feudal lord's residence, comes from ``The benevolent enjoy the mountains, and the wise enjoy the water.'' Before the war, Matsubarainaiko was adjacent to the area, and mountains such as Mt. Ibuki could also be seen. Construction began in 1677, and the building is made of zelkova. Afterwards, it was expanded upon, and the rooms that still remain today include Shoin, Earthquake Room (that's an amazing name for a room), Kaminari Room, and Rakuraku Room. This is where Naosuke Ii was born in 1815. The Karesansui in the garden was also wonderful. (Original) 2024年3月16日に訪問。入園無料。 旧藩主の下屋敷、楽々園の名は「仁者は山を楽しみ、智者は水を楽しむ」から。戦前までは松原内湖が隣接し、伊吹山など山々も望むことができたそうです。 1677年に造営開始し、建物はケヤキ造り。その後も増築され、書院、地震の間（すごい部屋の名前だ）、雷の間、楽々の間など今に残ります。 1815年、井伊直弼が生まれたところだそうです。 庭の枯山水も素敵でした。

(Translated by Google) It is a building next to Hikone Castle. Admission was free. (Original) 彦根城の横にある建物です。入場は無料でした。

(Translated by Google) The facility is small, but it is well maintained and free of charge. You can also see a little bit of Hikone Castle. (Original) 施設はこじんまりとしていますが、無料ながらキレイに手入れされています。彦根城も少し見えます。

(Translated by Google) Raku-raku-en was under construction, and I only saw the outside from a distance. I like the Tsuki Palace name. However, even if it looks far away, it has dignity and dignity. (Original) 楽々園は工事中外観を遠目で見たのみ、早く華麗に修復されてきたらご対面ですね。 槻御殿名前がいいですね。でも、遠くに見えても趣きは威厳と風格が有りました。

(Translated by Google) An interesting building. I think it's good to see it while taking a walk in Genkyuen. I didn't go inside the building. (Original) 面白い作りの建物。玄宮園の散策のついでに見るのも良いと思います。建物の中には入れませんでした。

(Translated by Google) This facility is adjacent to Hikone Castle in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, and was built in 1679 as a lower residence by Ii Naoki, the fourth lord of the Hikone Domain. It is a magnificent palace made of zelkova, and is said to be the birthplace of the famous Dairo Ii Naosuke. It has been expanded and renovated over the generations, and it has come to be known as Rakuraku-en since Rakuraku-no-ma was expanded during the era of Naosuke Ii's older brother Naosuke. The maple leaves were beautifully colored. Visit period: November 2023 (Original) 滋賀県彦根市の彦根城に隣接している施設で、彦根藩4代藩主の井伊直興により1679年に下屋敷として築造されました。 ケヤキで作られた華麗な御殿で、有名な大老井伊直弼の生誕の地だそうです。 代々増改築されていて井伊直弼の兄直亮の時代に楽々之間を増築して以来楽々園と通称されるようになったとのこと。 もみじが綺麗に色づいていました。 訪問時期：2023年11月

(Translated by Google) Along with Genkyuen within the Hikone Castle ruins, it has been designated as a national scenic spot as ``Genkyu Rakurakuen''. The Karesansui garden that can be seen from Goshoin, which uses Genkyuen as a backdrop, is said to have once had a pond. It's free and open to the public. The Karesansui was covered in a little bit of snow due to the remains of the snow that fell the day before. (Original) 彦根城跡内の玄宮園と共に「玄宮楽々園」として国の名勝に指定。 玄宮園を借景とした御書院から望む枯山水の庭園は、昔池が広がっていたそう。 無料で公開されています。 前日に降った雪の残りで、枯山水が少しだけ雪化粧されてましたー

(Translated by Google) Rakurakuen and Genkyuen are as wonderful as Hikone Castle. Construction began in 1677 by Naoki Ii and was completed in 1679. The Ninomaru Palace of the Hikone Domain was called ``Tsuki Palace.'' The palace part is Rakurakuen and the garden part is Genkyuen. This is a place you should definitely visit along with the castle at least once. (Original) 彦根城と並んで素晴らしいのがこの楽々園と玄宮園 井伊直興により1677年に造営が始まり1679年に完成 彦根藩の二の丸御殿で、「槻御殿」と呼ばれていました 御殿部分が楽々園、庭園部分が玄宮園 是非一度はお城と共に訪れたい所です。

(Translated by Google) Apparently this is where Naosuke Ii was born. The Karesansui in the garden was also wonderful. The building seemed to be made of zelkova. (Original) 井伊直弼が生まれたところのようです。庭の枯山水も素敵でしたね。建物はケヤキ造りのようでした。

(Translated by Google) Although it is currently not possible to enter, the exterior alone is worth seeing. I can't wait until the repairs are finished and I can move in. (Original) 現在入ることは出来ないが、外観だけでも見るに価する。修理が終了して入ることができるようになるのが待ち遠しい。

(Translated by Google) I visited on October 12th, 2022. Rakurakuen was built in 1677 by Ii Naoki, the 4th lord of the Hikone clan, and was called ``Keyaki Goten'' during the Edo period. It was used as a residence as well as a retirement home. Buildings such as Entrance Building, Goshoin Building, Earthquake Room, and Rakuraku Room are lined up. It was only possible to enter the building near the entrance of the entrance building. Rakurakuen Garden, which spreads out in front of the Goshoin Building, is an impressive dry landscape garden. (Original) 22年10月12日に訪れました。 『楽々園』は、延宝5年（1677年）に彦根藩4代井伊直興（なおおき）によって造営され、江戸時代には「槻御殿（けやきごてん）」などと呼ばれていました。 下屋敷であると同時に隠居所としても使用されていました。 玄関棟、御書院棟、地震の間、楽々の間などの建物が並んでいます。 建物の中は、玄関棟の入り口付近しか入ることは出来ませんでした。 御書院棟前に広がる楽々園庭園は、枯山水庭園で、迫力がありました。

(Translated by Google) Small temple located near Hikone Station. The area is compact, but packed with things to see including statues of the seven lucky gods and Japan's largest Nekobo Kobo Daishi. The priest was friendly and they have a goshuin you can get. A small temple near Hikone Station. Although the precincts are compact, there are plenty of things to see, such as the Seven Lucky Gods and Japan's largest Nekobo Kobo Daishi. The monks are kind and give you a stamp. (Original) Small temple located near Hikone Station. The area is compact, but packed with things to see including statues of the seven lucky gods and Japan's largest Nekobo Kobo Daishi. The priest was friendly and they have a goshuin you can get. 彦根駅近くにある小さなお寺。境内はコンパクトだけど、七福神や日本一大きな猫坊弘法大師など見どころ満載。お坊さんは親切で、御朱印ももらえる。

(Translated by Google) This is a Shingon sect temple located about 5 minutes walk from Hikone Station. The precincts are small, but the Hikone Seven Lucky Gods and the small Jizo statues of Nedaishi are enshrined there. Sleeping Daishi is located in the front of the hall, and there is a wooden statue of Daishi lying next to him. Although it is a small temple, it has a lot to see. (Original) 彦根駅から歩いて5分位にある真言宗のお寺さんです。境内は狭いですが彦根七福神様や寝大師様が小さい地蔵様が祀られてます。寝大師様は御堂の中の手前にあり横に寝ている木製の大師像があります。小さいながら見所があるお寺さんです。

(Translated by Google) It was a small temple. The Seven Lucky Gods were there, and Kobo Daishi was there. There's a parking lot. You can also receive a stamp. (Original) 小さなお寺でした。七福神がいらっしゃいましたし、弘法大師様がいらっしゃいました。駐車場が有りますよ。 御朱印も頂けます。

(Translated by Google) (18/04/20) "Henjo sentient beings" I received a stamp. This is the first temple on the Fukufuku tour, which is connected to the Ii family. I purchased a goshuin book (small) from ``Fukufuku Meguri related to the Ii family''. It's just an ordinary goshuin book with a map of the 16 Fukufuku Tour sites on the first page. A temple of the Shingon sect. There is Nekobo-san (a life-sized bronze reclining statue) and the Shichifukujin (stone Buddha) located in one place in Hikone. 350m from JR Hikone Station. (Original) (18/04/20) 「遍照衆生」 御朱印をいただきました。 井伊家ゆかりのふく福めぐり　第１番札所です。 「井伊家ゆかりのふく福めぐり」の御朱印帳(小)を購入しました。 最初の頁にふく福めぐり十六ヵ所の地図が掲載されているだけで普通の御朱印帳です。 真言宗の寺院。 寝弘法さん（等身大のブロンズ臥像）と彦根一カ所七福神（石仏）があります。 ＪＲ彦根駅より350m。

(Translated by Google) There is a parking lot right next to the temple. There is a Taikohan (a symbol of prayer for success), Nekobo Daishi, the Seven Lucky Gods, and Asahi Beer, which is made of stone for some reason. By the way, there is also a multi-story parking lot near Heiwado (free for under 60 minutes). (Original) お寺のすぐ横に駐車場がある 合格祈願の太鼓判、寝弘法大師、七福神、なぜか石でできたアサヒビールがある ちなみに近くに平和堂の立体駐車場（60分未満無料）もある

(Translated by Google) While they were taking a break, I called out to them and they kindly offered me a goshuin stamp. (Original) ご休憩してる中、声を掛けたら快く、御朱印に対応していただきました。

(Translated by Google) Stroking Nekoho's body I'll make a wish This is the temple of Kobo Daishi. Even though you are in the city, you can have a quiet time I can spend time (Original) 寝弘法さんの体を撫でて お願いごとをします 弘法大師のお寺です 街中ですが、静かな時間を 過ごせます

view point of old cityi gate

(Translated by Google) 23.10.15 The temple swastika I learned about in the movie Sekigahara Perhaps because the time was good, I was able to see it almost exclusively. I am overwhelmed by the 500 Arhats!! ️ There are Arhats with various expressions, and I never get tired of watching them 😊 There is also a rock garden between the Arhat Hall and the Law Hall. It was written that there were 16 stones arranged to represent the 16 Arhats, but there were 18 stones in total👀 There is also a memorial tower for Naosuke Ii, and just behind the memorial tower, you can see Hikone Castle in the distance 👀 There is also a large Hotei barrel behind Rakando❗️ It seems to weigh 300 kg, so I was surprised by its size, but I saw Hotei's face😆 It was great with lots of things to see ♪ (Original) 23.10.15 映画・関ヶ原で知ったお寺卍 時間帯が良かったのか、ほぼ貸切状態で拝観する事が出来ました♪ 五百羅漢には圧倒されます‼️ 色々な表情の羅漢さんがいて、観てて飽きません😊 羅漢堂と法堂の間には石庭もあります。16個の石が配置してあり、16羅漢をあらわしていると書いてありましたが、石は全部で18個有りました👀 井伊直弼の供養塔もあって、丁度供養塔の後ろには、遠くに彦根城も見えます👀 羅漢堂の裏には、大きな布袋樽も❗️ 重さが300kgもあるらしく、大きさに驚きましたが、布袋さんの顔が😆 見どころいっぱいで良かったです♪

(Translated by Google) The 500 Arhats are worth seeing. The woman at the reception is also kind and polite. (Original) 五百羅漢が見応えがあります。 受付の女性も親切丁寧。

(Translated by Google) It was by far the most wonderful temple of all the temples I have visited, with a receptionist who looks like a Buddha. I learned about the existence of Sekigahara after seeing the movie, and I am grateful for the opportunity to visit the shrine, and it gave me the opportunity to push forward 🙏✨ (Original) 仏様のような受付の方がいる、今まで参拝させていただいた数あるお寺の中でもダントツに素晴らしいお寺でした。映画の関ヶ原をみて存在を知り、参拝させていただいたご縁に感謝しつつ、邁進していこうと思うきっかけをいただきました🙏✨

(Translated by Google) A temple related to the Ii family, famous for Gohyakurakansan. The 500 Arhat statues are amazing. It's usually empty, so you can take your time to admire it. I feel like it could become a more important cultural property. In the precincts, there is a memorial tower for Naosuke Ii and the grave of Nagano Shuzen, who was executed during the Bunkyu Reforms. What is interesting is that there is a quiet memorial mound for Taka Murayama, famous as the heroine of ``Flower Life'', Naosuke's concubine, Nagano Shuzen's wife, and responsible for espionage activities for the Sonno-joi faction in Kyoto. There is also a statue of Hotei, which is apparently the largest in Japan. Her smile is indescribable and makes me feel at ease. Because it is located on a hill, you can see a panoramic view of Hikone city, and you can also see the Hikone Castle tower. I wonder if the beauty of this scenery made it a favorite of the Ii family. (Original) 五百らかんさんで有名な井伊家ゆかりの寺院。五百体ある羅漢像が素晴らしい。基本的に空いているのでじっくり鑑賞できます。もっと重要な文化財になってもいい気がします。 境内には井伊直弼の供養塔と、文久の改革で処断された長野主膳の墓があります。興味深いのは「花の生涯」のヒロインとして有名な、直弼の妾で長野主膳の妻であり、京で尊王攘夷派のスパイ活動を担った村山たかの供養塚がひっそりとあることです。 他にも日本最大級（らしい）布袋像もあります。なんとも言えない笑顔でほっこりします。 高台にあるので彦根市内が一望でき、彦根城天守も見えます。この景観の良さで井伊家の肝煎りになったのかな。

(Translated by Google) This is the filming location for an important scene in the movie ``Sekigahara'' where Mitsunari meets Hideyoshi and becomes a servant to Hideyoshi through ``Sanken no tea''. This temple has an atmosphere that makes you definitely want to go here. The parking lot is on the gravel near the temple. There are many attractions such as the 500 Arhats with different facial expressions, the rock garden that looks picturesque from any angle, and Hotei-sama, which is said to bring good luck when touched. (Original) 映画「関ケ原」で、三成が秀吉と出会い、「三献の茶」をきっかけに秀吉に仕えることになる重要なシーンのロケ地。絶対にここへ行きたいと思わせる雰囲気のあるお寺さん。駐車場は寺近くの砂利の所にある。表情の違う五百羅漢やどこから見ても絵になる石庭、触るとご利益がある布袋様など見どころも多い。

(Translated by Google) The 500 Arhats are amazing. The lady at the reception was very polite and came out to the front to explain the process. (Original) 五百羅漢は圧巻。 受付のおばちゃんはとても丁寧で、表まで出てきて説明していただきました。