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 ...
Lake Biwa
Lake in Japan
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Lake Biwa is a large freshwater lake in Shiga Prefecture, northeast of Kyoto. It’s known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Its shoreline is home to resorts and beaches like Ōmi-Maiko. Around the lake are...
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Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture , the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute.
Lake Biwa was designated a quasi-national park in 1950. The entire Lake Biwa region was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1971. Lake Biwa was registered ...
Lake Biwa, largest freshwater lake in Japan, located in Shiga ken (prefecture), west-central Honshu. Approximately 40 miles (64 km) long from north to south ...
Dec 14, 2022 · Flanked by mountains, with beaches, islands, and temples, and 200km of coastline, it can be difficult to know where to start with Japan's.