Nanzenji Boat Reservoir, Boarding Point
Kyoto, Japan
🏯 Landmark
The Nanzenji Boat Reservoir is a picturesque red-brick aqueduct within the grounds of Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto, and a beloved photographic subject. Built in 1890 as part of the Lake Biwa Canal project, this elegant Meiji-era structure carries water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto. Visitors can take scenic boat rides through the historic waterway, passing beneath the ancient maple trees.
