Asuwa River
| Asuwa River | |
|---|---|
 The Asuwa River in April in central Fukui | |
| Native name | 足羽川 |
| Basin | |
| Main source |
Mount Kanmuri 1,257 m (4,124 ft) |
| River mouth | Hino River |
| Watershed area | 415 km2 (160 sq mi) |
| Countries | Japan |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 61.7 km (38.3 mi) |
Cherry blossoms along the Asuwa River
The Asuwa River (足羽川 Asuwa-gawa) is a river in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It stretches 61.7 km (38 mi) from Mount Kanmuri in the town of Ikeda to the Hino and the Kuzuryū rivers.
Row of Sakura
About 600 cherry trees are planted along the levees in the center of the city of Fukui. Many cherry trees are lit up every year when they are in full bloom (early to mid-April), leading many visitors to come see the blossoms on the levee. Other nearby places with famous cherry trees include Maruoka Castle and the Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins.
River communities
The river passes through the following communities:
External links
- Flower viewing along the Asuwa River (Japanese)
- Row of Sakura along the Asuwa River (Japanese)
36°04′33″N 136°11′00″E / 36.075786°N 136.183389°ECoordinates: 36°04′33″N 136°11′00″E / 36.075786°N 136.183389°E (confluence with Hino River)
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