Lake Biwa

Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. It is located entirely within Shiga Prefecture, northeast of the former capital city of Kyoto. Lake Biwa is an ancient lake, over 4 million years old. It is estimated to be the 13th oldest lake in the world. Because of its proximity to the country's historical capital Kyoto, references to Lake Biwa appear frequently in …
Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. It is located entirely within Shiga Prefecture, northeast of the former capital city of Kyoto. Lake Biwa is an ancient lake, over 4 million years old. It is estimated to be the 13th oldest lake in the world. Because of its proximity to the country's historical capital Kyoto, references to Lake Biwa appear frequently in Japanese literature, particularly in poetry and in historical accounts of battles.
  • Location: Shiga Prefecture, Japan
  • Primary inflows: 118 rivers
  • Primary outflows: Seta River
  • Catchment area: 3,174 km² (1,225 sq mi)
  • Basin countries: Japan
  • Max. length: 63.49 km (39.45 mi)
  • Max. width: 22.8 km (14.2 mi)

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