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MeowScore 😻94/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

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Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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Things to do

The mainstream

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Konya-zaka Slope
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Lake Biwa Museum
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Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road
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Genkyu-en Garden
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Hikone Castle

The mainstream

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Konya-zaka Slope

Historic sloping street lined with traditional buildings. A paw-some spot for a photo op. 📷

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Lake Biwa Museum

Interactive museum showcasing the ecology and history of Lake Biwa. Purrfect for curious cats. 🐟

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Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road

Charming street with traditional shops and cafes. Great for a stroll with a feline friend. 🛍️

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Genkyu-en Garden

Beautiful garden with traditional Japanese landscape and teahouse. Perfect for a cat nap. 🍵

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Hikone Castle

Historic castle with impressive architecture, gardens, and views of Lake Biwa. Meowvelous! 🏯

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Off the beaten path

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Sawa Shrine
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Nagahama Castle
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Sakura Castle Museum
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Yamajo Park
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Kaieiji Temple

Off the beaten path

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Sawa Shrine

A small but charming shrine nestled in the woods, known for its unique straw-roofed Torii gate. Cats can admire the lush greenery and the serene atmosphere. A paw-some spot to recharge!

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Nagahama Castle

Built in 1575, this castle is off the beaten path but it's worth the visit! The view of the city from the top is purrfect, and there's a quaint tea house for cats to rest and sip some tea.

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Sakura Castle Museum

Not many cats know about this hidden gem, but they should! You can learn about the history of the castle and enjoy a stunning view of Lake Biwa. Meowvelous!

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Yamajo Park

A peaceful park with lovely cherry blossom trees, a pond, and walking trails that meow-gnificent cats will enjoy. The perfect spot for picnics and naps.

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Kaieiji Temple

A tranquil temple with a beautiful Japanese garden, perfect for cats looking for some zen time. Don't miss the unique moss-covered statue of Buddha!

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Mindful meoweler tips

The Floating Castle of Hikone

Visit the iconic landmark of Hikone, also known as the Inshu Rakugai-jo, built in the early 17th century and registered as a National Treasure of Japan.

The Love for Omi Beef

As a cat, you may not eat it, but you can appreciate the Japanese culinary tradition of Omi beef, a premium wagyu beef from the region around Hikone.

Hikonyan, the Samurai Cat

Meet Hikonyan, the official mascot of Hikone and a symbol of the city's samurai history. You can even see a Hikonyan performance at Hikone Castle.

Useful external sites

www.hikoneshi.com/en/castle

Hikone Castle Official Website↗

Information about Hikone Castle, a must-see spot in Hikone

www.hikoneshi.com/en/travel

Hikone Station Tourist Information Center↗

Tourist information center located at Hikone Station

www.hikoneshi.com/en

Hikone City Tourist Association↗

Tourist association website for Hikone City

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