Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto
Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto is a museum in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto. Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto is situated nearby to the building 西福寺, as well as near 蹴上インクライン ドラム室.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Murin-an and Nanzen-ji.
Murin-an
Garden
Murin-an is a Japanese garden in Kyoto, owned by political and military leader Gensui Prince Yamagata Aritomo, designed by Ogawa Jihei and built between 1894 and 1898. It is an example of a classical Japanese promenade garden of the Meiji Period.
Nanzen-ji
Buddhist temple
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Nanzen-ji, or Zuiryusan Nanzen-ji, formerly Zenrin-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Emperor Kameyama established it in 1291 on the site of his previous detached palace. Nanzen-ji is situated 410 metres east of Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto.
Heian Shrine
Shinto shrine
The Heian Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyō Jinja by the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is listed as an important cultural property of Japan. Heian Shrine is situated 670 metres northwest of Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shimogawara-chō and Higashiyama.
Higashiyama
Photo: Galileo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Some of the most picturesque parts of Kyoto are located in Higashiyama, the eastern region of the city, across the Kamo River. Visiting the main tourist attractions of eastern Kyoto will fill a full day - a suggested itinerary is to work north from Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkakuji, passing through Gion, and visiting Yasaka Shrine and Nanzenji before following the Philosopher's Walk to Ginkakuji.
Kyōto-Gyoen
Neighborhood
Photo: Shinpeiinada, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is a 65-hectare national garden of Japan that was established after the Japanese capital was transferred from Kyoto to Tokyo. It is situated around the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kyōto-Gyoen is situated 2½ km northwest of Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto.
Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto
Latitude
35.01195° or 35° 0′ 43″ northLongitude
135.78821° or 135° 47′ 18″ eastOpen location code
8Q7Q2Q6Q+Q7OpenStreetMap ID
way 219968173OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=museumWikidata ID
Q18339063
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Korean—“Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “琵琶湖疏水紀念館”
- Chinese: “琵琶湖疏水纪念馆”
- French: “musée du canal du lac Biwa”
- French: “Musée du canal du lac Biwa”
- Japanese: “琵琶湖疏水記念館”
- Korean: “비와호 수로 기념관”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 西福寺 and 蹴上インクライン ドラム室.
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