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VivaCity Hikone
A station-area shopping complex where you can shop, eat, and have fun all day.
A large shopping complex in a convenient location just a short walk from JR Minami-Hikone Station. It opened in 1996 as the largest commercial facility in Shiga Prefecture, and the entire complex reopened after a full renovation in October 2023. With more than 100 specialty stores covering food, fashion, lifestyle goods, and services, it has been reborn as a shopping destination that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
The first-floor Food Marche is especially well stocked, lined with shops offering nationally known brands and local specialties. Its lineup is a major draw, making it easy to shop for everything from everyday groceries to special souvenirs. The dining area also offers plenty of choices, so you will have no trouble finding a place to eat or take a break between shopping.
There are also plenty of amusement facilities, including a movie theater, bowling alley, karaoke, and game arcade. Bright, airy spaces like Center Plaza and the open-air Viva Park are also nice places to relax and spend time at your own pace.
Highlights
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Conveniently located just a short walk from the station.
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Renewed and reopened after a full renovation in 2023.
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A diverse Food Marche opened on the first floor.
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More than 100 specialty stores make shopping easy.
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Plenty of amusement facilities and places to take a break.
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Excellent access, just a short walk from JR Minami-Hikone Station
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Events are also held at Center Plaza
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the complex?
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Yes, there is.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes, there are.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, there is. (Only one location)
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Hikone Castle is nearby.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- ビバシティ彦根
- Postal Code
- 522-0044
- Address
- 43-1 Takegahana-cho, Hikone, Shiga 522-0044
- Phone
- 0749-27-5555
- Closed on
- Irregular holidays
- Hours
- 10:00am–9:00pm *Some stores excluded
- Access
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1) Approx. 3-minute walk from JR Minami-Hikone Station
2) Approx. 20-minute walk from Omi Railway Hikoneguchi Station - Credit Cards
- Varies by store
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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