Lake Biwa: Japan’s Largest Freshwater Body Supplies Water to More than 10% of the Country’s Population

Lake Biwa

Sunshine Beach at Ōtsu Lakeside Nagisa Park. (© Pixta)

The “floating” torii gate at Shirahige Shrine. (© Pixta)

Ukimidō “floating temple hall” at the Mangetsuji temple. (© Pixta)

Lake Biwa Canal. (© Pixta)

Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival is a traditional summer event, held annually around August 8. This year, 2023, will be the first time in four years it has been held. (© Pixta)