If there is a historical town to look out for its scenery, its Omihachiman (近江八幡) and it is one of the most well-preserved merchant towns in Japan. Omihachiman differentiates itself from other historical town with its unique townscape containing a canal that passes through the town; earning it the nickname as the ‘Venice of Japan’. With that said, let’s explore what the canal town has to offer! Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links. If you book after clicking on one of these links then I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. The History of Omihachiman Read More About The Town’s Inception HERE Omihachiman is located…