[Sakura Peak] Biwa Lake Canal
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Adding gentle spring colors to the Biwa Lake Canal
The canal flows just north of Keihan Electric Railway's Mitsuidera Station. The water sourced from Lake Biwa appears above ground in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City, through the Nagatozan Tunnel, and flows again through several tunnels into Keage in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, and then into the Kamo River and Uji River. A renowned cherry blossom spot in Otsu.
Biwa Lake Canal
Approximately 10 minutes from Meishin 'Kyoto East' IC via Nishiootsu Bypass
About a 5-minute walk from Keihan Electric Railway's Mitsuidera Station / About a 20-minute walk from JR Biwako Line's Otsu Station
- Date & Time
- Early Apr~Mid-Apr
- Note
- The peak viewing period may vary due to weather conditions.
- Venue
- Biwa Lake Canal
- Address
- Kanonji, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
- Access
- Approximately 10 minutes from Meishin 'Kyoto East' IC via Nishiootsu Bypass
- Access (Public)
- About a 5-minute walk from Keihan Electric Railway's Mitsuidera Station / About a 20-minute walk from JR Biwako Line's Otsu Station
- Contact
- 077-522-3830 (Otsu Station Tourist Information Center)