Lake Biwa Museum


The Lake Biwa Museum is in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1996. The theme of the museum is "relationship between lakes and people" and introduces the nature and culture of Lake Biwa, the largest and oldest lake in Japan.
The Lake Biwa Museum's aquarium is one of the largest freshwater aquarium in Japan. The giant Lake Biwa catfish is a popular symbol of the Lake Biwa Museum.
A full-scale replica of Maruko-bune, a traditional wooden sailing boat of the Lake Biwa, is on the exposition in the museum.
It is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the aquarium is accredited as a Registered Museum by the Museum Act from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
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Philosophy

The purpose of the museum
To build a better coexistence between the lake and humans by deepening our comprehensive understanding of Lake Biwa.
; Activity Policy
  1. Research
  2. Interaction and Service
  3. Information
  4. Material Maintenance
  5. Exhibit
Three "Fundamental Principles"

Exhibitions