Former Hikone Domain Matsubara Shimoyashiki (Ohama Goten) Garden ~Special Opening~

The scenic spot ``Former Hikone Domain Matsubara Shimoyashiki (Ohama Goten) Garden'' was built around 1810 by the 11th head of the family, Ii Naonaka.

This is a feudal lord 's garden built on the shores of Lake Biwa,and has a different location and style from Genkyu Rakurakuen, another nationally designated scenic spot.

The Former Hikone Domain Matsubara Shimoyashiki (Ohama Goten) Garden

It is one of the few shioiri-style gardens that directly draws water from Lake Biwa.

It is also a leisurely strolling garden built with a pond and gentle undulations.

It was designated as a national scenic spot in March 2002 due to its value as a daimyo garden representing the Edo period.

Thereafter, public ownership began in 2003 and was completed in 2012.

Date and time: Saturday, November 18, 2023 to Sunday, November 26, 2023

From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (admission deadline is 3:30 p.m.)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Location: 515 Matsubara-cho Hikone-shi, about 5 minutes on foot from the hotel

30 minutes walk from Hikone Station (2.4km)

Fee: Free