To the northeast of Hikone-jo Castle is a garden created by a daimyo with a circular walking trail around a central pond skillfully designed to draw water from Lake Biwa. It is a nationally designated place of scenic beauty, and in autumn you can enjoy its fantastic red foliage illuminated at night.

• Approx. 10 min. walk from JR Hikone Sta.
• +81-749-22-2742
• 3-40 Konkichi, Hikone City, Shiga
• 8:30-17:00
• Open 365 days
• 200 yen (admission for Genkyu Rakuraku-en only)
• Website