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When you get off the train at Hikone, the first monument that you notice is this statue. Before going to Hikone Castle, don’t forget to take a picture of it. Ii Naomasa, beside his descendant Naosuke, is the most famous feudal lord of Hikone. Actually the prosperity of the city is ascribed to him.…
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Date of experience: August 2020
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The statue of Li Naomasa, founder of Hikone, was erected in front of JR train station of Hikone. Visitors would take photos here prior to proceed to the castle.
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Once off the train and heading for the castle you are met by this impressive statue of one of the 'founding fathers' of Hikone; a man responsible for making Hikone an important castle.
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Date of experience: October 2018
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An NHK 2017 drama figure A stones throw out the west exit of Hikone train station Nice statue. I saw the NHK Taiga drama regarding the Ii clan so it was great to see the statue.
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Date of experience: February 2018
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The Statue is a 1 minute walk from Hikone Station. Has a few benches and some shaded areas. Surrounded by shops and buildings.
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Date of experience: August 2016
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