Many tourists, coming to Japan , are limited to visiting the main sightseeing cities - Tokyo , Kyoto and Hiroshima , as a result of returning home with the erroneous opinion that the whole Land of the Rising Sun is one big, densely populated metropolis. In fact, the nature of this region is incredibly rich: the Japanese archipelago extends almost 3000 km from north to south, opening a wide range of natural attractions from drifting ice floes off the coast of Hokkaido to mangrove jungles in Okinawa . A special role in the creation of amazing landscapes, which is often depicted in photographs and postcards from Japan, is assigned to winding rivers, of which there are more than 200 on the territory of the country. Some of them will be described in more detail.
Japan's largest rivers
Of the school lessons of geography, for sure, everyone remembers that Japan is an island state, because of which many rivers are not large. Their length is less than 20 km, and the pool area hardly reaches a mark of 150 square meters. km, however such places are most often used by townspeople and visiting tourists for organizing picnics and outdoor recreation. If you want to feel the true power and strength, go to the shores of one of the main waterways of the country. We bring to your attention the list of the largest rivers in Japan:
- The Sinano River (367 km) is the main and longest river in Japan. It is located on the island of Honshu and flows north, flowing near the city of Niigata to the Sea of Japan. Significant dimensions make Sinano-gava important waterways, and the Okozu, one of the channels of the river, completely prevents floods in Niigata and fills the rice fields near it.
- The Tone River (322 km) is the second longest river in Japan, located, like Sinano, on the island of. Honshu. Its origin, it takes in the mountains of Etigo, on top of the Ominaki, then flowing into the Pacific Ocean. From the point of view of tourism, Tonegawa is also of great importance: at its sources is a fairly popular resort with hot springs Minakami-onsen. In addition, the river Tone is excellent for lovers of water sports - kayaking, rafting, etc.
- The Ishikari River (268 km) is the main waterway of the island of Hokkaido. It originates at the foot of the mountain of the same name and flows into the East China Sea. The name Ishikari is literally translated as "a strongly wriggling river", which is quite consistent with its appearance. If you are in Hokkaido and you have some free time, be sure to have a picnic near the water, admiring the enchanting cherry trees and the majestic mountains located near the river.
- The Tadam River in Japan (260 km), the main feature of which is a breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains and forests along which it flows. You can get here practically from any city of the country by train, passing through a bridge over the river.
- The Tocati River (196 km) is not the largest, but definitely one of the most beautiful rivers of the Land of the Rising Sun. Its origins lie on the eastern slopes of the mountain of the same name on the island. Hokkaido. Especially popular with tourists from around the world enjoys the beach at the mouth of the Tokati River in Japan, which is famous for its unusual crystal-clear ice scattered along the entire coast. For incredible transparency and amazing sunshine in the sun, locals often call them jewels or treasures.