Asuwa River

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Asuwa River
足羽川

The Asuwa River in April in central Fukui
Origin Mount Kanmuri
Mouth Hino River
Basin countries Japan
Length 61.7 km (38.3 mi)
Source elevation 1,257 m (4,124 ft)
Basin area 415 km2 (160 sq 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.

[edit] 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. Othe nearby places with famous cherry trees include Maruoka Castle and the Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins.

[edit] River communities

The river passes through the following communities:

Fukui Prefecture
Ikeda, Fukui

[edit] 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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