Japan’s largest lake

The largest lake in Japan is Lake Biwa.

Lake Biwa is located in Shiga Prefecture, east of Kyoto City, Honshu Island, Japan. Lake Biwa covers an area of ??approximately 690 square kilometers, with an altitude of 85 meters, an average water depth of 41 meters, and a deepest depth of 103 meters. The lake is surrounded by beautiful mountains and natural scenery and is a famous scenic spot in Japan.

Biwa Lake was formed due to the fracture and subsidence of the strata, and its shape is like a pipa, hence its name. The lake is formed by the convergence of more than 40 rivers, the largest of which is the Nosu River. The water quality of Lake Biwa is excellent and it is rich in various fish, such as crucian carp, carp, etc. At the same time, the pearl farming industry in the lake is also very developed.

As a famous tourist destination in Japan, there are many historical temples and monuments scattered around Lake Biwa, such as Mount Hiei, Enryaku-ji Temple, etc., attracting a large number of tourists. In addition, Lake Biwa is also an important water source in Japan, providing abundant water resources for surrounding areas.

Characteristics of Lake Biwa

1. Superior geographical location: Lake Biwa is located in the Kinki area, close to Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Nagoya and other places. It has convenient transportation and has become a popular destination for tourists.

2. Lake of Life: Lake Bipa provides water for nearly 14 million people. It is called the Lake of Life and is of great significance to the economic development of surrounding areas.

3. Rich biodiversity: Lake Bipa has a rich ecosystem with a variety of fish and birds. It is included in the Ramsar Convention's list of internationally important wetlands and has high ecological protection value.

4. National Parks and Cultural Heritage: Lake Biwa is part of Japan’s national park. It has unique natural landscape and human history. It is listed as a designated lake under Japan’s Special Measures for Lake and Swamp Water Quality Conservation Act.

5. Tourist attractions: Lake Biwa has beautiful scenery and attracts a large number of tourists for sightseeing. It is one of Japan's famous tourist attractions.

The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Bipa Lake