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There are several companies that offer suigo boat rides in Lake Nishinoko in Omi-Hachiman. One of them is at this place in Maruyama. They use human-powered boats. MAP
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Boat schedule and price in the old days. ¥2,100 per person. You can also charter a boat.
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It's called "Suigo Meguri" (waterway cruise). Following the boat driver/captain.
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Docked boats.
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The Suigo boat ride in waterways connected to Lake Biwa and Nishinoko is a major tourist attraction in Omi-Hachiman.
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We head for Lake Nishi-no-ko.
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Our boat paddler uses a long, slender paddle/rudder stick. We (two of us) were the only ones on the boat which normally seats 6 people.
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Lots of reeds, essential for the lake's ecosystem. They cleanse the water among other things.
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Reeds provide cover for bird nests and baby birds.
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Lake Nishinoko.
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Small shrine
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Bridge
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Motorized boats. We thought that human-powered boats were definitely more pleasant than these motorized boats.
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Going back.
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Our boat paddler.
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Very pleasant outing.
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