Famous Cherry Blossom Spot: Lake Biwa Canal Hiking & Mölkky Experience

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Lake Biwa Canal is a waterway built in the Meiji era to channel water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto City. It was used for hydroelectric power generation and industrial water supply. Between Otsu and Keage, there are several cherry blossom viewing spots, with the Keage Incline being particularly popular for hanami. The walking distance is 12 km with some ups and downs, giving it a mountain difficulty level of 3. This historical route follows the path of those who built the canal in the past. After having lunch at Sosui Park, we will try Mölkky, a sport from Finland that is easy to learn and enjoyable for all ages, even without prior experience. (https://youtu.be/iOHCltkEgbk?si=WHIQfH6JS_ZeuxQ5)

Date: 2025/3/29（Sat）
Meeting place: Keihan Biwako-Hamaotsu Station Ticket Gate
Meeting time: AM 9:20
Schedule: 9:30 Biwako-Hamaotsu Station
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Lake Biwa First Canal Pumping Station
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Koseki Pass
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Lake Biwa Canal First Tunnel Entrance
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Lake Biwa Canal Second Tunnel Entrance
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12:00 Yamashina, Sosui Park – Lunch
Mölkky Experience (about 1 hour)
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Nanzenji Aqueduct
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Keage Incline
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16:00 Keage Sosui Park – Dismissal
(Keage Station is within walking distance)
Entry fee: 1500yen
Capacity: 20 people
What to bring / clothes: Comfortable walking clothes, sneakers or hiking shoes, drinks, lunch
Guide: Akito
Reference: https://www.okeihan.net/recommend/mizunomichi/biwakososui/01/
https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/suido/page/0000007153.html

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