The Keage Incline is situated at the Kyoto end of Biwako Canal. It was once an important transport route during the Meiji Era, and the remnants of an old railroad still remain to this day. The disused train tracks beside the canal are a perfect place for a stroll, especially when the cherry blossom is in bloom, and the area is popular with tourists as well as locals because if its scenic and peaceful location. There's a free museum for anybody interested in the canal's history, and there's also an old red brick aqueduct nearby worth visiting.