Biwako lake, Biwako Valley #japantravel #dulịchnhậtbản
Lake Biwa (琵琶湖, Biwa-ko) is the largest freshwater lake in Japan, located entirely within Shiga Prefecture (west-central Honshu), northeast of the former capital city of Kyoto.Lake Biwa is an ancient lake, over 4 million years old.It is estimated to be the 13th oldest lake in the world.Because of its proximity to the ancient capital, references to Lake Biwa appear frequently in Japanese literature, particularly in poetry and in historical accounts of battles.
The area of this lake is about 670 km² (258.69 sq mi).Small rivers drain from the surrounding mountains into Lake Biwa, and its main outlet is the Seta River, which later becomes the Uji River, combining with the Katsura and Kizu to become the Yodo River and flows into the Seto Inland Sea at Osaka Bay.
It serves as a reservoir for the cities of Kyoto and Ōtsu and is a valuable resource for nearby textile industries. It provides drinking water for about 15 million people in the Kansai region. Lake Biwa is a breeding ground for freshwater fish, including trout, and for the pearl culture industry.
The Lake Biwa Canal, built in the late 1890s and later expanded during the Taishō period played a role of great importance in the rekindling of Kyoto’s industrial life, after a steep decline following the transfer of the capital to Tokyo.
Lake Biwa is home to many popular beaches along the north-western shore, in particular, for example, Shiga Beach and Omi-Maiko. The Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden and The Lake Biwa Museum in Kusatsu are also of interest.
At an altitude of 1100 meters, Biwako Valley is 10 minutes by bus from JR Shiga Station and then a ropeway ride from Sanroku Station up to the peak of the mountain.
Here you can enjoy a walk at a higher altitude, looking down over the spring cherry blossoms and fall colorful leaves that cover the entire mountainside.
Biwako Valley is a bustling ski resort in winter, and the zipline and skywalk activities are also popular among young people. You won’t want to miss the panoramic view of Lake Biwa from the Biwako Terrace.
The Lake Biwa Marathon takes place in Ōtsu, the city at the southern end of the lake, annually since 1962.
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