Hachiman-bori Canal

A canal located in Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman City. The canal was once used by Toyotomi Hidetsugu, nephew to the great samurai Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to further the movement of goods inland from Lake Biwa and bring prosperity to the town surrounding his home of Hachimanyama Castle. From the 1950s to the 60s, the canal was used for domestic wastewater and became seriously polluted, but thanks to the cleaning and preservation efforts of local residents, the state of the canal is now much improved. Today, the canal is a sightseeing destination renowned for its atmospheric scenery and is frequently used to film period dramas.

Spot details

Address: Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture Map
Area: Omihachiman Area
Phone: 0748336061
Hours: Free walking
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Tour fee] Free
Parking Lot: Not available
※Please use the municipal Obata sightseeing parking lot.
Credit Card: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes