Hikone, Shiga
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Hikone is a city in Shiga Prefecture, situated on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in central Honshu. The city encompasses parts of the Ibuki Mountains and includes areas of the Biwako Quasi-National Park. It developed around the historic Hikone Castle, a major cultural landmark.
Statistics
Area
196.84 km²
Population
111,958