Lake Biwa Canal (琵琶湖疏水 or 琵琶湖疎水, Biwako Sosui) is a historic waterway in Japan connecting Lake Biwa to the nearby City of Kyoto.

The Lake Biwa Canal is a man-made waterway channelling the abundant water of Lake Biwa to Kyoto. The canal is Kyoto’s essential urban infrastructure which has been in active use for …

The Lake Biwa Canal carries Lake Biwa’s abundantly flowing water to Kyoto. The canal consists mainly of three parts: the “First Canal” (20 km) that runs from Kannonji, Otsu City, Shiga …

The Lake Biwa Canal transports Lake Biwa’s abundant supply of water to Kyoto. The story of the Lake Biwa Canal with its historically fascinating traditions and customs was designated as …

Since ancient times, people of Kyoto have long wished to channel water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto. However, technologies to accurately take measurements, create drawings of the land and …

The canal is not suitable for the operation of medium and large-sized ships due to its shallow depth of approximately 1m, its conical cross-section with narrow base, fast flow of water, and a …

Apr 1, 2023 · For an unforgettable perspective, board the Lake Biwa Canal Cruise, starting from either Keage boat pier in Kyoto, Yamashina or Otsu in Shiga. Advance booking is necessary; …

Enjoy a 360-degree view in high definition of the many sights of the Lake Biwa Canal area (Otsu to Okazaki). Biwako Tsukiji is an entrance from Lake Biwa to the First Canal. There are the …

Aug 27, 2024 · The Lake Biwa Canal is a 7.8 km-long, man-made waterway channelling the abundant water of Lake Biwa to Kyoto and is an important industrial heritage site for the city.

During the Meiji Era, people in Kyoto had to overcome many challenges and difficulties to complete construction of the Lake Biwa Canal. An abundant flow of water brought from the …