Genkyu-en garden, built 1677–84 below Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Genkyu-en garden, built 1677–84 below Hikone Castle (Hikone-jō) in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As a rare survivor of chaotic history, Hikone Castle has remained intact since its completion in 1622 (including main keep, most inner moats, walls, guard houses, and gates). Hikone is a 15-minute walk west from JR Hikone Station (between Kyoto and Nagoya). Hikone is one of only twelve castles in Japan with its original keep (tenshu) and one of only five castles with buildings listed as National Treasures.

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Genkyu-en garden, built 1677–84 below Hikone Castle (Hikone-jō) in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As a rare survivor of chaotic history, Hikone Castle has remained intact since its completion in 1622 (including main keep, most inner moats, walls, guard houses, and gates). Hikone is a 15-minute walk west from JR Hikone Station (between Kyoto and Nagoya). Hikone is one of only twelve castles in Japan with its original keep (tenshu) and one of only five castles with buildings listed as National Treasures.