[2024 Hikone Attraction] Travel Guide for Kaikoku Memorial (Updated Nov)
Memorial Halls
Address:
3-2 Hikone, Japan Konkicho 522-0061
Opening times:
Opens at 8:30-17:00Open
Phone:
+81 749-22-2742
Hikone Heritage Hub: Unveiling History
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Location:
Hikone Local History Museum 彦根市開国記念館
3-2 Konkicho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0061, Japan
Highlight: Free Admission
彦根市開国記念館 (Hikone City Koka Kinenkan) is a museum in Hikone, Japan, dedicated to the history of the city and its role in the country's development. Established in 1979, the museum commemorates the 100th anniversary of the city's foundation. Hikone, located in Shiga Prefecture, has a rich history, notably associated with Ii Naosuke, a prominent figure during the Edo period. The museum showcases artifacts, documents, and exhibits that highlight Hikone's cultural heritage, including the historic Hikone Castle. The Koka Kinenkan serves as a cultural hub, educating visitors about the city's past and its contribution to Japan's national history. Through its displays and programs, the museum fosters an understanding of Hikone's unique identity and significance in the broader historical narrative of Japan.
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