Lake Biwa
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| Area | 6704 |
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| Width | 22. 8 km |
| Max. depth | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Fish | Bluegill |
| Largemouth bass | |
| Islands | Chikubu Island |
| Did you know | Its main outlet is the Seta River, which later transforms into the Uji River, and after meeting Katsura and Kizu, it becomes the Yodo River which flows into the Seto Inland Sea at Osaka Bay. |
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| ID | 1189738 |
About Lake Biwa
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 historic sites including the 17th-century Hikone castle and the 8th-century Buddhist temple complex Enryaku-ji. Lake Biwa Museum has cultural and natural history exhibits.
