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This study focuses on the branch canal of the Lake Biwa Canal, excavated during the Meiji period and flowing through Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, aiming to clarify its establishment process and characteristics of landscape formation. The investiga tion was conducted through literature research and field surveys. During the 2024 field survey, GIS was used to record and analyze the distribution of plantings, confirming 2,016 trees of 113 species along the route. Somei-Yoshino cherry trees were the most numerous, concentrated between the Kamo River and Takano River and along Imadegawa-street. These plantings likely stem from landscaping efforts associated with the early Showa period land readjustment project. Additionally, evergreen trees were plan ted as a buffer zone along the Shirakawa Canal pedestrian path, creating an aesthetic continuity between the Showa 50 residential area and the pedestrian space. These findings reveal that the landscape of the canal branch line has evolved in tandem with urban development and aesthetic enhancement policies, shifting from its original water supply function at the time of excavation.
