It is said that Tenbin-yagura (Balancing-scale Tower) often used for shooting of jidaigeki (historical play) was relocated from Nagahama-jo Castle (in Omi Province) and rebuilt in Hikone-jo Castle.
時代劇の撮影などでも使われる天秤櫓は、長浜城(近江国)から移築したといわれている。