Lake Biwa is the largest lake in all of Japan. In winter, its remote northern coast is a place of unspoiled peace and silence. Since the old days, the local people have carefully preserved their places of worship, and their traditional handicrafts. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Charles Glover follows an ancient highway, to discover an area of almost timeless calm.
Duration: 28 minutes and 3 seconds
Episode Number: 549
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In JOURNEYS IN JAPAN, English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the culture, meeting local people, visiting historic sites, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
The series provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan.
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