Kita River

Overview

The Kita River is a river whose basin covers the northwestern part of Shiga Prefecture and the southwestern part of Fukui Prefecture, and it is the main stream of a Class A river system. Known for its clean water, it has been developed with attention to the natural environment.

Highlights

• ●It is the main stream of a Class A river system, designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
• ●It has been ranked first for water quality among Class A rivers in the Kinki Regional Development Bureau's jurisdiction since 1981
• ●It has been developed as a model river for the promotion of fish-friendly waterways
• ●On the Fukui side it empties into Obama Bay, an inlet of Wakasa Bay on the Sea of Japan

History

A Class A river flowing through both Shiga and Fukui Prefectures, it has held the top rank for water quality among the Class A rivers in the Kinki Regional Development Bureau's jurisdiction since 1981. Building on that clean water, it has been developed as a model river promoting waterways that fish can ascend easily.

Map

35.5070, 135.7443 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Follow the basin scenery from the upstream reaches on the Shiga side
2. 2View the clear stream that underpins its top water-quality ranking
3. 3Walk along the stretches developed as a fish-friendly waterway
4. 4Descend toward the river mouth at Obama Bay

Did you know?

💡 The name "Kita" (north) refers to the compass direction north.

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