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Lake Biwa Canal Walk (Yamashina Section) 琵琶湖疎水(山科区間)

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Lake Biwa Canal Walk (Yamashina Section)
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The Lake Biwa Canal, built during the Meiji Era, connects Otsu and Kyoto. The Yamashina Canal is a central part of this waterway, offering a pleasant walk along its 4-kilometer banks. Visitors can take a boat cruise on the canal, which is especially popular in spring and autumn.

Source: kanpai-japan.com ↗, read 2026-09-10

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