BOAT RACE BIWAKO

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Located at the southern tip of Lake Biwa, "BOAT RACE Biwako" is an entertainment facility where you can experience boat racing, a motor sport set on the magnificent lake surface. The impact of boats exceeding speeds of 80 km/h turning corners while splashing water is overwhelming, and even foreign tourists watching for the first time are struck by the sense of speed. In recent years, the facility has been modernized, allowing you to enjoy the races from comfortable seats along with the spectacular view of Lake Biwa. It is a hidden gem where you can spend an exciting time while touching on the unique culture of Japan's public sports.

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Biwako Visitors Bureau

BOAT RACE BIWAKO

Address: 1-1 Chagasaki, Otsu-shi, Shiga
Website: http://www.boatrace-biwako.jp/
Operator: BOAT RACE BIWAKO

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