Overview
The Yodo River is a Class A river that rises from Lake Biwa and empties into Osaka Bay, forming the principal stream of the Yodo River system. The Seta River, the only outlet of Lake Biwa, changes its name downstream to the Uji River and then the Yodo River. Its channel length is 75.1 km and its basin covers 8,240 square kilometers.
Highlights
- ●The principal stream running from Lake Biwa to Osaka Bay
- ●A flow that changes names by section: Seta, Uji, and Yodo
- ●The largest basin area among rivers draining into the Seto Inland Sea
- ●A river system totaling 965 tributaries
History
Water flowing from the southern outlet of Lake Biwa is called the Seta River, then becomes the Uji River upon entering Kyoto Prefecture. After merging with several rivers including the Kizu River, it is called the Yodo River and flows through Osaka into Osaka Bay. Mie Prefecture relates to the system as the source area of the Kizu River, one of these tributaries.
Access
The basin spans several prefectures including Mie, and riverside access exists along each section. Detailed routes can be confirmed through local municipal information.
Best season
Waterside scenery can be enjoyed throughout the year. The span from spring through autumn, with mild weather and green along the basin, is convenient for visits.
Map
34.6831, 135.4197 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Survey the source area around Lake Biwa and the Seta River
- 2Follow the midstream reach where the name changes to the Uji River
- 3View the confluence area with tributaries such as the Kizu River
- 4Trace the channel toward the river mouth at Osaka Bay
Did you know?
💡 The entire Yodo River system counts 965 tributaries, the most of any river system in Japan.
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