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Enjoy a serene boat tour along Omihachiman City's Hachiman-bori canal, where historic charm meets natural beauty under verdant greenery. Published on By Under a canopy of fresh greenery, a traditional hand-propelled Japanese boat glides gently along the . Those who enjoyed the 35-minute boat journey wore satisfied smiles as they headed toward their next destination.

In Omi-Hachiman City, , visitors can experience a boat tour on the Hachiman-bori canal. The charming, old-fashioned townscapes that have served as settings for period dramas can all be enjoyed from the comfort of a traditional Japanese rowboat. As we arrived at the boarding area, an interesting sign welcomed us.



It read, "Japan's most leisurely experience: a hand-propelled Japanese boat tour around the canal. Enjoy a relaxing journey guided by our cheerful boatman." Mr Horio (73), our boatman, began recounting the history of Hachiman-bori moat as he guided the boat along the canal.

In a smooth voice, he explained, " 's nephew, Hidetsugu, built this canal in 1585. It connects to , allowing boats to dock and laid the foundation for a prosperous commercial city." Hachiman-bori moat also faced a crisis of survival.

By the 1960s, it was overgrown with aquatic plants and had become a dumping ground for bicycles and tires. Sludge accumulation from household wastewater emitted foul odors, leading authorities to contemplate filling it in for parking lots and parks. However, thanks to the determined efforts of residents who.

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