
Lake Biwa
琵琶湖
Lake Biwa, just northeast of Kyoto, is Japan’s largest freshwater lake and an ancient natural landmark more than four million years old. Visitors can take peaceful boat cruises, cycle the scenic shoreline, taste lakeside specialties, and wander sites that have inspired poets and warriors for centuries.
Region: Osaka & Kansai
Coordinates: 35.2500, 136.1000










