The historic Lake Biwa Canal as a permanent catalyst for the development of Kyoto’s landscape architecture

The historic Lake Biwa Canal, an artificial waterway that supplies water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto, was built to revitalise Kyoto after the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1868. Apart from its main function, the canal plays a significant role in organising the cultural landscape of the surrounding areas...

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Main Author: G. Shevtsova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Lviv Polytechnic National University 2023-12-01
Series:Architectural Studies
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Online Access:https://arch-studies.com.ua/journals/tom-9-2-2023/istorichny-kanal-ozera-biva-yak-postiyny-katalizator-rozvitku-landshaftnoyi-arkhitekturi-kioto