Hikone

Hikone Castle Museum (彦根城博物館 ''Hikone-jō Hakubutsukan'')
1-1 Konki-cho
074-922-6100
Â¥500
Open 9AM to 5PM

An excellent museum of samurai artifacts and artwork.

Ryotan-ji
074-922-2617
Â¥400
9 AM to 4:30 PM

A zen temple with a variety of gardens, each designed by temple priests as a form of worship and meditation. The temple itself houses some interesting artwork.

Saifuku-ji
074-922-3974