Overview
The Shono River is the main stream of the Shono River system flowing through Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, and is classed as a second-class river. About 18.3 kilometers long, its name is said to derive from the sho, a traditional court-music wind instrument. The river links Tsuruga's townscape with its surrounding nature.
Highlights
- ●A second-class river through Tsuruga
- ●A name derived from the sho instrument
- ●A main stream about 18.3 km long
- ●Tsuruga scenery along its banks
History
It is a second-class river forming the main stream of the Shono River system, and its name is said to come from the wind instrument called the sho. The river runs about 18.3 kilometers in length.
Access
The river flows through the city of Tsuruga and is easy to reach from the town center. For riverside walking paths and detailed routes, please check maps and official information.
Best season
Spring with cherry blossoms and fresh greenery, and early summer when the waterside is pleasant, are ideal for a stroll along the seasonal colors reflected on the surface.
Map
35.6565, 136.0593 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the riverside from central Tsuruga
- 2Walk along the river
- 3View the flow from a bridge
- 4Explore the surrounding Tsuruga townscape
Did you know?
💡 The river's name is said to derive from the sho, a wind instrument used in gagaku court music, making it a rare river that carries the name of a musical tone.
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