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1. Lake Biwa

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   Lake Biwa (Japanese: 琵琶湖, Biwa-ko) is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. Located in Shiga Prefecture, it occupies a portion of the Ōmi Plain near the historical capital of Kyoto. The lake is renowned for its age, biodiversity, and cultural significance within the Kansai region, often being referred to as the "mother lake" of the area. Its unusual, elongated shape, somewhat resembling a Japanese lute (biwa), gives the lake its name[^1].
   Geology and Formation

2. Mount Hiei

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   Mount Hiei is a mountain located northeast of Kyoto, Japan, straddling the border between Ōtsu in Shiga Prefecture and Sakyō-ku in Kyoto. It is the spiritual heart of the Tendai school of Buddhism in Japan and has historically held immense political and cultural influence over the surrounding regions. The mountain's elevation reaches 848 meters (2,782 ft) at its highest peak, Hieizan.
   History and Establishment