Overview
The Teshio River is a Class A river in northern Hokkaido that flows into the Sea of Japan and forms the main stream of the Teshio River system. At 256 kilometres it is the second-longest river on Hokkaido and the fourth-longest in Japan. It has been designated Hokkaido Heritage.
Highlights
- ●A Class A river 256 kilometres in length
- ●The main stream of the Teshio River system
- ●Designated as Hokkaido Heritage
- ●One of Japan's 500 Important Wetlands as designated by the Ministry of the Environment
History
The Teshio is the northernmost major river in Japan, flowing through northern Hokkaido to the Sea of Japan. Matsuura Takeshiro is said to have come up with the name 'Hokkaido' during his exploration of the river's interior. The river's name is derived from the Ainu language.
Access
The river flows through northern Hokkaido into the Sea of Japan and can be reached from the towns along its basin.
Best season
The natural scenery along the river changes with the seasons, and periods of settled water levels and weather are well suited to walks along the water.
Map
44.8789, 141.7380 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head from a town in the basin toward the riverside
- 2Take in the main stream and the surrounding natural scenery
- 3Observe the wetland environment designated as an Important Wetland
- 4Finish by heading toward the mouth where the river meets the Sea of Japan
Did you know?
💡 At 256 kilometres, the Teshio River is regarded as the second-longest river on Hokkaido and the fourth-longest in Japan.
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