[Shiga] The cherry blossoms at the castle are reflected beautifully on the surface of the moat

📍Hikone Castle, Shiga In spring, about 1,100 cherry trees bloom at Hikone Castle🏯Looking out over the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, Hikone Castle, which was the domain of the Ii clan, the former feudal lords of Hikone, with a fief of 350,000 koku, is one of 12 castles in Japan whose original castle towers still remain, and is a designated national treasure! The cherry blossoms that bloom mainly along the moat are reflected on the surface of the double moat surrounding the castle and the white walls of the turrets, creating a stunning beauty 🥺🩷 During the event, the cherry blossoms along the moat are lit up, creating a fantastic space 🌸 [Hikone Castle Cherry Blossom Festival] Thursday, March 28th to Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 Illumination time 18:00-20:50 Inside Hikone Castle, along the inner moat *In front of Genkyuen Garden - Omotemon Bridge - Otebashi Bridge, Kyobashi Exit, etc. 📷 Photo advice The best place to take dynamic photos of the cherry blossoms reflected on the water is in front of Hikone Castle Hotel! *Please note that you may be able to meet the popular local mascot Hikonyan during the day, but unfortunately you won't be able to meet him at night 😢 Hikone Castle will also be holding the "Hikone Nigiwai Market" from March 16th (Sat) to May 6th (Holiday), 2024, where local specialties and cherry blossom viewing bento boxes will be sold. Add some excitement to your daily life: 🌙 📍 Hikone Castle 📮 1-1 Kanagicho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture 🚃 About 20 minutes walk from JR Hikone Station 🅿️ Parking available #Sakura2024 #Shiga #ShigaTourism #ShigaTrip #DateSpot #LightUp