University of Shiga Prefecture, Hikone

Name: University of Shiga Prefecture
Address: Hikone, Japan

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The University of Shiga Prefecture is a public university in Hikone, Shiga, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1950, and it was chartered as a university in 1995. ()

Local name: 滋賀県立大学 Established: 1950 (74 years ago)Coordinates: 35°15'34"N, 136°13'8"E

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University of Shiga Prefecture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hikone Castle, Saimyō-ji, Matsubara Shimoyashiki Gardens, Zuo he shan you yuan.

2.2 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Hikone Castle, Hikone
57 min walk • Hikone Castle, perched on the shores of Lake Biwa in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, is a stunning example of traditional Japanese architecture and a well-preserved symbol of Japan's feudal history. Constructed in the early 17th century, this castle is one...
6.4 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Saimyō-ji
163 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of Kansai, Japan, Saimyō-ji stands as a testament to the country's rich religious heritage and architectural ingenuity. This historic Buddhist temple, part of the trio known as the Koto Sanzan, is located in the city of Kora in Shiga...
2.6 miNE
Park
Matsubara Shimoyashiki Gardens, Hikone
66 min walk • The Former Hikone Domain Matsubara Shimoyashiki Gardens, also known as the Ohama Goten Gardens, are a partially-preserved Edo period stroll garden situated a short distance to the north of Hikone Castle on the shore of Lake Biwa in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
3.1 miE
Amusement, Amusement park
Zuo he shan you yuan, Hikone
79 min walk • Sawayama Amusement Park is an unfinished amusement park located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. It is operated by the Sawayama Sanseikai Foundation.
3.2 miNE
Forts and castles
Sawayama Castle, Hikone
83 min walk • Sawayama Castle was a castle in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. This castle was an important military stronghold of Ōmi Province. The Azai clan held this castle in the Sengoku Period. Ishida Mitsunari held it at the end of the 16th century after the ruin of the Azai clan.
2 miNE
Universities and schools
Shiga University, Hikone
50 min walk • Shiga University, or Shigadai is a national university in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, with campuses in the cities of Ōtsu and Hikone. Founded in 1874, it was chartered as a university in 1949.
4.2 miS
Locality
Toyosato
109 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the Toyosato Elementary School, which was built in the early 20th century and is now a popular tourist attraction. The school's beautiful red brick architecture and well-preserved classrooms provide visitors with a glimpse...
4.6 miSE
Town
Taga
118 min walk • One of the town's most iconic attractions is the Taga Taisha Shrine, a sacred Shinto site that dates back to ancient times. Visitors can stroll through the beautifully landscaped grounds, marvel at the intricate architectural details of the shrine buildings,...