Featured Hotels Near King Kanko 1000 Hikone

Stay at Hikone Castle View Ryokan, a boutique Japanese inn just a 3-minute walk from Hikome Castle’s west gate. Its rooms feature tatami mats and floor-to-ceiling windows offering unobstructed views of the castle moat and cherry blossom garden.

The inn provides complimentary kimono rentals and hosts private tea ceremony sessions, immersing guests in Edo-period samurai culture. Just a 10-minute stroll away is the Nagahama Riverside Path, perfect for morning walks under sunrise-lit castle walls or evening dining at historic town restaurants serving local "Hikone-yaki" pottery souvenirs and premium wagyu beef.

For exclusive room availability, book via the HopeGoo app to secure a scenic view room.

Consider Hikone Castle District Villa, a restored Meiji-era wooden residence just a 7-minute walk from Hikone Castle’s south gate. Each room showcases handcrafted shoji screens and fusuma panels by local artisans, preserving traditional Japanese architecture.

Daily breakfast features farm-fresh rice, mountain vegetables tempura, and handmade tofu sourced directly from nearby villages. Guests also enjoy the exclusive "Castle Town Lantern Walk" experience—guided night tours through cobbled alleys uncovering hidden stories behind old merchant houses.

Accessible via free shuttle from Omi-Hachiman Station (15 min), HopeGoo through the HopeGoo platform guarantees no deposit and late check-out options.

Hikone Castle Kids Discovery Inn is ideal for families, located just a 5-minute walk from the east gate of Hikone Castle. The hotel features a dedicated children’s playroom, parent-child gardening corner, and themed "Mini Castle" rooms designed for kids.

Free guided activities include the "Young Castle Guard Role Play," where children carry replica flags and explore the city as junior samurai. There's also a hands-on cooking class using locally foraged wild greens.

Within 100 meters lies Hikone Castle Park, home to playgrounds, nature trails, and evening outdoor concerts. Book a family package via the HopeGoo platform to receive a child welcome kit and unlimited free parking.