Hikone travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hikone
With a population of 110,925, Hikone is a must-see destination in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
When to visit Hikone
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hikone in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 262 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hikone, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.
How to Get to Hikone
Plane
Although Hikone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), which is located 60 km from Hikone.
Car
Another option to get to Hikone is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 320 km from Hikone. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Hikone
Where to stay in popular areas of Hikone
Most booked hotels in Hikone
Hiring a car in Hikone
Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Hikone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509.