I've visited this canal in both summer and winter, and it is definitely one of Shiga Prefecture's treasures. In winter the bare trees and traditional buildings along the canal banks are reflected on the calm water, and wooden tourist boats wait for spring to bring them customers. You can visit the fascinating Roof Tile Museum beside the canal at the same time, and round off your explorations with Japanese sweets and tea at magnificently traditional Taneya, or if you prefer coffee and cake, Club Harie is just opposite. Both are wonderful places!
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Omi-Hachiman Canal in Winter
A beautiful place to visit on a cold day in winter

By Cathy Cawood
Community writer

Soft yellow evening light

Many tourist boats are moored on the sides of the canal

The canal water is very still

Steps lead up to the Roof Tile Museum

Roof tiles instead of flowers in this winter garden

A stark leafless tree stands next to the Roof Tile Museum

The boats must be fun in spring and autumn

Canal-side buildings reflected in the water

Daikon roots drying on a clothes rail

Looking along the canal

A stone lantern on a bridge over the canal

This traditional restaurant near one of the bridges is a great place to get Japanese style refreshments after your canal walk
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Mandy Bartok
10 years ago
I've heard this is a beautiful town and your pictures prove that. Nice job!
Thank you Mandy. Yes, it's a lovely place.
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