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Hachiman-bori Canal and old town 八幡堀

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Hachiman-bori Canal and old town today

  • What it is: A stone-walled canal lined with white storehouses and merchant houses, the old trading heart of the Omi merchants' town.
  • Getting there: From JR Omi-Hachiman Station, about 12 minutes by bus to the Osugi-cho stop, then a short walk.
  • Hours: The canal-side streets are always open; shops and museums keep their own hours.
  • Admission: Free to stroll. Canal boat cruise (about 35 minutes) ¥1,000 adults, ¥500 children.
  • Tip: From December to March, boat cruises need a phone booking at least a day ahead (0748-33-5020).
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Cherry blossom in early April and autumn leaves in November; irises line the banks in early summer.

Checked against: Hachiman-bori Canal – Biwako Visitors Bureau. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Hachiman-bori Canal and old town on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.