Lake Biwa
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Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan, located entirely within Shiga Prefecture, 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. ()
Local name: 琵琶湖 Area: 258.82 mi²Length: 39.45 miWidth: 14.17 miMaximum depth: 341 ftElevation: 289 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°19'29"N, 136°1'52"E
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Shiga
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Lake Biwa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Shirahige Shrine.
Shiga