Here are some popular sightseeing spots
between Otsu and Yamashina.
Compare the old images with the original spots,
and enjoy walking!

Otsu Lock Gate

Full-scale brick lock gate made by Japanese workers

East Entrance of the First Tunnel

Japan's longest tunnel at that time, where an inscription written by Hirobumi Ito's remains

First vertical tunnel

Japan's first vertical tunnel method, a key component of the construction

West Exit of the First Tunnel

Beautiful spot for autumn color of leaves and a plaque inscription written by Aritomo Yamagata

Shinomiya Boat Reservoir

Boat Station "Jubako Dam"

Intersection with Anshoji River

Sterical intersection between the river and canal waterway

No.10 Bridge (Kuroiwa-Bridge)

Reinforced concrete bridge in the Meiji Era

Second Tunnel

The shortest tunnel in the First Canal

East Entrance of the Third Tunnel / No.11 Bridge

It has been said that the tunnel was built on the basis of German railway tunnels

Remains of the brick factory

Dedicated factory to the canal

Recommended Route

Here are some recommended
walking routes!

Long Walking Route

  • Approx. 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (excluding breaks)
  • Miidera Station on Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line
  • 3 minutes on foot
  • Otsu Lock Gate
  • 3 minutes on foot
  • East Entrance of the First Tunnel
  • 35 minutes on foot  You will walk along the old pass called "Kozeki-goe".

  • First Vertical Tunnel
  • 13 minutes on foot
  • West Exit of the First Tunnel
  • 12 minutes on foot  Cherry trees stand along the way from the west exit of the tunnel

  • Shinomiya Boat Reservoir
  • 15 minutes on foot  Visiting the old temple Bishamon-do in Yamashina is also recommended!

  • Intersection with Anshoji River
  • 32 minutes on foot  Honkokuji temple on the way is a beautiful spot for autumn color of leaves
  • East Entrance of the Second Tunnel
  • 5 minutes on foot  Take a detour through the residential area, and head to the west exit of the tunnel
  • West Exit of the Second Tunnel
  • 3 minutes on foot  Cherry trees stand along the way

  • East Entrance of the Third Tunnel / No.11 Bridge
  • 11 minutes on foot
  • Monument for the remains of the brick factory
  • Shortly
  • Misasagi Station on the Subway Tozai Line

Short Walking Route

  • Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (excluding breaks)
  • Misasagi Station on the Subway Tozai Line
  • Shortly
  • Monument for the remains of the brick factory
  • 11 minutes on foot
  • East Entrance of the Third Tunnel / No.11 Bridge
  • 3 minutes on foot  Cherry trees stand along the way

  • West Exit of the Second Tunnel
  • 5 minutes on foot  Take a detour through the residential area, and head to the west exit of the tunnel

  • East Entrance of the second tunnel
  • 35 minutes on foot
  • Intersection with Anshoji River
  • 10 minutes on foot
  • Yamashina Station on the Subway Tozai Line/JR Tokaido Line/Keihan Keishin Line