Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto

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Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto is a place located in Kyoto (Kyoto urban prefecture) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 164 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 35°0'43"N latitude and 135°47'17"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto is a short distance from the following public transport stations: 南禅寺・疎水記念館・動物園東門前 (bus, 1 min walk), Keage (metro, 9 min walk), Sanjo (train, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Murin-an (buddhist architecture, 2 min walk), Kyoto City Zoo (park, 4 min walk), Konchi-in Temple (temple, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 35°0'43"N, 135°47'17"E

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Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philosopher's Walk, National Museum of Modern Art, Heian Shrine, Nanzen-ji.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto?

Nearby attractions include Murin-an, Kyoto (2 min walk), Kyoto City Zoo, Kyoto (4 min walk), Konchi-in Temple, Kyoto (5 min walk), Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, Kyoto (8 min walk).

How to get to Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto:

Bus

南禅寺・疎水記念館・動物園東門前 • Lines: 京都岡崎ループ (1 min walk)
岡崎法勝寺町 • Lines: 5, 京都岡崎ループ (3 min walk)

Metro

Keage • Lines: T (9 min walk)
Higashiyama • Lines: T (13 min walk)

Train

Sanjo (24 min walk)
Jingu-marutamachi (26 min walk)