Asuwa River
| Asuwa River | |
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| Mouth | Hino 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. Othe 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 Template:Ja icon
- Row of Sakura along the Asuwa River Template:Ja icon
36°04′33″N 136°11′00″E / 36.075786°N 136.183389°E (confluence with Hino River)
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