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A National Treasure keep that combines three kinds of gable to make a small tower look far more complex.
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Hikone Castle (彦根城, Hikone-jō) is an Edo-period Japanese castle located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is considered the most significant historical site in Shiga. The site has been protected as a National Historic Site since 1951. Hikone is one of only twelve castles in Japan with its original tenshu, and one of only five castles with buildings listed as National Treasures.
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Founded / opened：1622 Highlights / collection：National Treasure castle keep, Roof combining gables, Tenbin Yagura Genre：Architecture
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