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The Biwako Ohashi Bridge is the largest bridge in Shiga, linking Moriyama and Katata at the neck of Lake Biwa's panhandle.21 views
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Rowing under Biwako Ohashi Bridge.21 views
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The landscape becomes quite urban as they approach Otsu, Shiga's capital city.21 views
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Rowers make a U-turn here on Seta River.21 views
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Rowing past the rowing club of Ritsumeikan University.21 views
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Otsu Prince Hotel and Omi Ohashi Bridge in the background.21 views
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Turning right.21 views
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Leaving the Scenic Water Channel boat pier.20 views
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June 11, 2011 (Day 8): The final day of rowing. This is the beach in front of Hotel Laforet in Moriyama.20 views
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View from Biwako Ohashi Bridge as the boats row south to Otsu.20 views
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The rowers probably didn't notice, but Ukimido temple is seen on the right. The iconic temple is over the water on stilts. More Ukimido photos here.20 views
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On the right is the German restaurant, called "Würzburg." Würzburg in Germany is Otsu's sister city.20 views
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Seta River at Lake Biwa's southern tip is the lake's sole outflowing river. All other rivers flow into the lake.20 views
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Rowing past the rowing club of Ryukoku University, based in Kyoto.20 views
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Lake Biwa Rowing Course operated by Shiga Prefecture for major rowing regattas. Seven of the eight boats used for the rowing tour were borrowed from this facility. It is near the head of Seta River, and near Seta Rowing Club.20 views
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A-OK!20 views
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Shots from Omi Ohashi Bridge.19 views
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Approaching Biwako Ohashi Bridge.18 views
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Rowing past Otsu Prince Hotel.18 views
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Mouth of Seta River straight ahead, as seen from Omi Ohashi Bridge.18 views
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Rowing under the railway bridge for the JR Tokaido Line on the way out.18 views
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In the background is the bridge for the shinkansen bullet train. People traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto by train will pass through Shiga.16 views
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Heading for Seta Rowing Club.16 views
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Staff telling rowers to turn right.16 views
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