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Lake Biwa First Canal

Heritage preservation · Otsu-shi ·

Lake Biwa First Canal

Heritage preservation · Otsu-shi ·
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The Best New Way to See Kyoto

"For the first time in 67 years, boating through the scenic Lake Biwa Canal will be permitted, which means you can float under those cherry blossoms instead of walk by them. The canal first opened in 1894 and was created for irrigation, transportation, power generation, and to supply drinking water from Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. Boat tours can hold up to 12 people, with three embarkment points in Kyoto: Shimpiya Station, Mitsuji Station, or Keage Station, near the Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji temple. Tours take between 30 and 50 minutes, and fares cost between $35-70."

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Historic waterway offering scenic boat tours and cherry blossom views

canal cruise
peaceful atmosphere
informative tour
romantic walk
japanese restaurant experience
calming views
history
informative guides
Google Rating
4.2 (975)
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7 Miideracho, Otsu, Shiga 520-0034, Japan Get directions

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Information

Historic waterway offering scenic boat tours and cherry blossom views

canal cruise
peaceful atmosphere
informative tour
romantic walk
japanese restaurant experience
calming views
history
informative guides
Google Rating
4.2 (975)
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Placeholder

7 Miideracho, Otsu, Shiga 520-0034, Japan Get directions

Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
Lake Biwa First Canal by null
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