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  1. The Only Lake Biwa Itinerary You're Going to Need - Japan Starts …

    May 14, 2024 · Lake Biwa is one of my favorite day trips from Kyoto. My Lake Biwa itinerary is all you'll need to plan your own excursion!

  2. Lake Biwa - Wikipedia

    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖, Biwa-ko) is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. It is located entirely within Shiga Prefecture (west-central Honshu ), northeast of the former capital city of Kyoto . [ 3 ] …

  3. Biwa-See – Wikipedia

    Der Biwa-See (japanisch 琵琶湖 Biwa-ko) ist der größte See Japans. Der Süßwassersee befindet sich auf der Insel Honshū und hat eine Fläche von 674 km² (zum Vergleich der Bodensee: 536 …

  4. Doing Lake Biwa the Right Way: A Guide to Japan's Largest Lake

    Dec 14, 2022 · Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, takes up at least a third of Shiga Prefecture. Its variegated scenery and beauty is immortalized in the historic ‘Eight Views of Omi’ ukiyo-e …

  5. Lake Biwa - Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization

    Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture, the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, Japanese traditional lute. With around 235 kilometers of shoreline to …

  6. The Complete Guide for Lake Biwa! 3 Ways to Admire the …

    Aug 1, 2019 · Lake Biwa, also known as Biwako in Japanese, has attracted not only overseas visitors but also local families to enjoy the beautiful sceneries and nature. To enjoy a …

  7. JAPAN SHIGA Tourism Official Website - SHIGA BIWAKO

    "Shiga & Lake Biwa Tourism Information" is an official site for tourism information operated by Shiga Prefecture. The site is packed with useful information on visiting and traveling in Shiga, …

  8. 10 Things To Do Around Lake Biwa - Japan Wonder Travel Blog

    Apr 6, 2022 · Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The area is known for its scenic views with floating torii gates, picturesque towns, and mountain top temples, and you can …

  9. Lake Biwa: 10 Attractions and Scenic Views Near Kyoto

    Apr 21, 2025 · Lake Biwa, located east of Kyoto in Shiga Prefecture, is one of the hidden gems for travelers in the Kansai region, free from the usual crowds. This article introduces scenic views …

  10. Biwa-See | Travel Japan - Japanische Fremdenverkehrszentrale ...

    Der in der Mitte der Präfektur Shiga gelegene See erhielt seinen Namen durch seine natürliche Form, die einer Biwa, einer traditionellen japanischen Laute, ähnelt. Der Biwa-See mit seinen …

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