Castle Map

Japan

Castles near Hikone

68 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre: every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Hikone Castle, 1 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Osaka Castle (#39 of 9,035 worldwide) 93 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Heijō Palace, founded 710.

Every one of them stands in Japan: the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Hikone

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 15 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 21 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q386635.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Hikone?

The Castle Map atlas maps 68 landmarks (35 castles · 4 palaces & châteaux · 29 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Hikone, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Hikone?

Hikone Castle, a castle 1 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Hikone?

Osaka Castle, ranked #39 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 93 km south-west from Hikone.

What is the oldest castle near Hikone?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Heijō Palace, founded 710: 77 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Higashiōmi (19 km) · Kōka (35 km) · Yokkaichi (48 km) · Gifu (48 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.