Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hikone to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hikone

Hikone in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hikone in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4150
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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. The shortest flight to Hikone from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 12h 05m.

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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Hikone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), which is located 60 km from Hikone. The shortest flight to Hikone from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 12h 05m.

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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Hikone

NKMNagoya Airfield
NGONagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

Airlines serving Hikone

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hikone

Most booked hotels in Hikone

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Hikone Castle Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,813+
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Ryokan Futabaso
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,244+
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Comfort Hotel Hikone
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,042+
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Hotel Sunroute Hikone
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 4,267+
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Hotel Route-Inn Hikone
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 4,428+
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Toyoko Inn Hikone eki Higashi guchi
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 4,428+
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Hiring a car in Hikone

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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