Publications, Merchandise, etc.

  • One Hundred Years History of Lake Biwa Canal

    In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Lake Biwa Canal's completion, this book consisting of three volumes was published in 1990. The history of Kyoto is described focusing on the canals.

    price: 38,445 yen (tax included)

  • 100 Year History of Kyoto City Water Supply System (Material edition/Depiction edition)

    These books were published in 2012, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Kyoto City Water Supply System's completion. They incorporated a wide variety of materials and photographs that represented each period, which help you specifically observe the 100 year history connecting to the present.

    price: 4,400 yen (Material edition) (tax included)

    price: 2,200 yen (Depiction edition) (tax included)

  • Exhibit catalogue

    Renovated in commemoration of its 30th anniversary, the Lake Biwa Canal Museum has renewed exhibits, showcased in this catalogue.

    price: 500 yen (tax included)

  • Commemorative card of The Lake Biwa Canal

    A commemorative card with an illustration of the exterior of The Lake Biwa Canal Museum.
    It is recommended as a commemoration of your visit to The Lake Biwa Canal Museum.

    price: 300 yen (tax included)

  • Post card

    Postcards of "Map of Lake Biwa Canal", "2nd Keage Hydroelectric Power Plant", "The Lake Biwa Canal Cruise".

    price: 100 yen each (tax included)

  • File folder

    The famous aqueduct and red leaves at Nanzenji temple or The Lake Biwa Canal Cruise are pictured on the file folders.The Lake Biwa Canal Cruise operates in spring and fall, and visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms and rape blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall.

    price: 300 yen (tax included)

  • Hand Towel

    (left)The Chinese character「疏」,which was engraved on the bricks that were used to construct Lake Biwa Canal.
    (right)The aqueduct of Lake Biwa Canal and the Keage Hydroelectric Power Plant

    price: 300 yen each (tax included)

  • Tote bag

    The picture shows the Former Imperial Palace Water Pump Station which designed by Tokuma Katayama, a court architect during the Meiji Era (1868-1912).The pump station was used as fire protection for Kyoto Imperial Palace.

    price: 1,000 yen (tax included)

  • Japanese folding fan

    Printed on the fan is a map of sightseeing spots near Lake Biwa, drawn by Yunen Ishida, a copperplate printmaker from the Meiji era. You can truly feel the history of the Lake Biwa Canal emanating from this product.

    price: 2,000 yen (tax included)

  • Kyo-no-kagayaki Sosui Monogatari

    Kyoto City tap water is bottled as stock drinking water for emergency use. Unopened bottles can be storedat a room temperature for 10 years after manufacture.

    price: 100 yen (per bottle) (tax included)