🇯🇵 Hikone, Japan

Hikone is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It has a population of approximately 113,000 people. Hikone is known for its historical sites, including Hikone Castle, which was built in the 17th century and is one of Japan's designated national treasures. While Hikone doesn't have any significant seafaring or shipbuilding industry, it is situated near Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, which might offer recreational opportunities for seafarers.