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:

Fukui Prefecture
Ikeda, Fukui

External links

36°04′33″N 136°11′00″E / 36.075786°N 136.183389°E / 36.075786; 136.183389Coordinates: 36°04′33″N 136°11′00″E / 36.075786°N 136.183389°E / 36.075786; 136.183389 (confluence with Hino River)


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