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Hachiman-bori Canal (Omihachiman Old Town)
八幡堀・近江八幡Shiga · Kansai
A 6km Edo-period moat-canal built in 1585 around the former castle town, lined with white-walled storehouses, willows, and stone bridges; small boat cruises glide through it. A frequent jidaigeki/anime filming backdrop.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 4,085 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to walk the old town/canal-side paths. Boat cruise ¥1,500 (engine-powered) or ¥1,300 (human-powered) adult, ~35 min.
- Nearest station
- Omi-Hachiman Station (JR Biwako Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursAdmission
- Free to walk the old town/canal-side paths. Boat cruise ¥1,500 (engine-powered) or ¥1,300 (human-powered) adult, ~35 min.
Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
30 min walk or ~10 min by bus/taxi. ~40 min from JR Kyoto via Biwako Line rapid.
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