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Hikone Castle is an Edo period castle in Shiga, Japan, completed in 1622 and one of five Japanese castles with a National Treasure keep.
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Why is Hikone Castle considered a National Treasure in Japan?
Hikone Castle's keep is one of only five Japanese castle keeps designated as a National Treasure. The castle was completed in 1622 during the Edo period in what is now Shiga Prefecture.
Did Hikone Castle survive from the Edo period?
Yes, Hikone Castle is prized because important structures survived from the Edo period rather than being modern reconstructions. Its keep dates to the early 17th century, with completion traditionally given as 1622.
How is Hikone Castle connected to Lake Biwa?
Hikone Castle stands in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, near Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. Its position made it strategically important during the early Tokugawa period.
How does Hikone Castle differ from Himeji Castle?
Both are among Japan's National Treasure castles, but Hikone is more compact and closely tied to the Ii clan in Shiga. Himeji is much larger, while Hikone is valued for its original Edo-period keep and lakeside castle town setting.
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