Lake Biwa Canal Cruise 琵琶湖疎水通船

  • Published on : 01/02/2018
  • by : J.L.
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For the love of Lake Biwa water

 

This canal was a dream of the inhabitants of Kyoto, to receive water from Lake Biwa as well as to make it a waterway. Abandoned after having been widely used throughout the first half of the 20th century, only a small portion remains today which is offered for tourist navigation for part of the year.

 

La fontaine du canal Biwako-sosui

The Biwako-sosui canal fountain and its museum in the background at Keage

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To be able to climb a hill between Keage and Okazaki, a kind of funicular for boats had been built for more than 500 meters. Today, the facilities are still visible but transformed into a very pleasant walking path with its cherry blossoms in spring.

See also: The Shirakawa Canal

 

Le funiculaire du canal Biwako-sosui

Biwako-sosui canal boat funicular

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Le viaduc de Nanzen-ji à Kyôto

Nanzen-ji Viaduct in Kyoto

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