A Walk Along the Historic Lake Biwa Canal

 

日本遺産 琵琶湖疏水

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The Lake Biwa Canal carries Lake Biwa's abundantly flowing water to Kyoto. The canal consists mainly of three parts.Read more

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Lake Biwa Canal Museum

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Lake Biwa First Canal

4.2(976) · Tourist attraction

Otsu, Shiga, Japan · +81 75-672-7709

Open 24 hours

Historic canal known for its scenery

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Lake Biwa Canal Museum

4.1(725) · Local history museum

Nanzenji Kusakawacho, １７ · +81 75-752-2530

Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri

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The Lake Biwa Canal Cruise - Keage Boat Dock

4.3(133) · Ferry service

Kyoto, Japan · +81 75-365-7768

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It still supplies water, generates power and boosts tourism. Lake Biwa is Japan's largest lake and lies to the east of Kyoto in Shiga Prefecture. The stream ...Read more

A Walk Along the Historic Lake Biwa Canal

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Jul 30, 2025 — From here, the path follows the canal as it flows from Lake Biwa into Kyoto, offering a rich journey through engineering and cultural history.Read more

Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto

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Flowing through Nanzenji Temple and Philosopher's walk, this canal was completed in 1890 as part of the effort to modernize Kyoto. Besides bringing in a stable ...Read more