Kuma River

Overview

The Kuma River is a Class A river in Kumamoto Prefecture that runs through the Hitoyoshi Basin, gathers tributaries such as the Kawabe River, reaches the Yatsushiro Plain, and empties into the Yatsushiro Sea. At 115 kilometers it is the longest river in Kyushu and the largest in Kumamoto Prefecture. It is counted among Japan's three most rapid rivers, alongside the Mogami and the Fuji.

Highlights

• ●One of Japan's three most rapid rivers, with the Mogami and Fuji
• ●A 115-kilometer course ending at the Yatsushiro Sea
• ●A route running through the Hitoyoshi Basin to the Yatsushiro Plain
• ●Designation among Japan's Twenty-Five Scenic Spots

History

As the largest river in Kumamoto Prefecture, the Kuma River has long flowed down from the Hitoyoshi Basin to the Yatsushiro Plain. It is counted among Japan's three most rapid rivers, together with the Mogami and the Fuji, and is known for its swift current. It is also designated one of Japan's Twenty-Five Scenic Spots.

Map

32.4736, 130.5653 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Meet the flow of the Kuma River in the Hitoyoshi Basin
2. 2Watch the force of the water known as one of Japan's rapid rivers
3. 3Follow the course toward the Yatsushiro Plain
4. 4Descend toward the mouth where it meets the Yatsushiro Sea

Did you know?

💡 The Kuma River is one of Japan's three most rapid rivers, alongside the Mogami and the Fuji.

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