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  • Lake Biwa Canal Museum
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Nanzenjikusagawachou 17
    The Lake Biwa Canal Museum in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward was built to commemorate the centennial of the completion of the Lake Biwa Canal. Visitors can see a variety of documents and exhibits about the canal, which has been designated part of the Heritage of Industrial Modernization. Tourists enjoy following designated walking courses in the area.

    The museum was near to Nanzenji Temple. It was opened in 1989 to display materials and information on the importance of canal in respect of the culture and civilization of the place. Lake Biwa...

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