Overview
The Ane River (Anegawa) is a first-class river of the Yodo River system flowing through the northern part of Shiga Prefecture. Rising in the northern hills, it winds through countryside and farmland before emptying into Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, at the city of Nagahama. Its clear waters offer scenic riverside views that change with the seasons.
Highlights
- ●Waterside scenery around the mouth where it meets Lake Biwa
- ●A clear stream flowing through the hills and farmland of northern Shiga
- ●The gentle flow characteristic of a first-class Yodo-system river
- ●Riverside nature that changes with every season
History
The Ane River is managed as a first-class river within the Yodo River system. It flows through northern Shiga Prefecture and enters Lake Biwa at the city of Nagahama.
Access
The Ane River runs mainly through the Nagahama area in northern Shiga Prefecture. The riverside can be reached from several points, but please check maps and official information for specific access spots and parking.
Best season
Spring to early summer, when water levels are steady and the fresh greenery and rice fields are at their best, and autumn, with its clear flow, are recommended. Daytime hours are ideal for enjoying the waterside scenery at a relaxed pace.
Map
35.3884, 136.2159 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Take in the river scenery in the upper reaches to the north
- 2Follow the river downstream, enjoying the rural landscape
- 3See where the river joins Lake Biwa near Nagahama
- 4Combine your visit with a stroll through central Nagahama and the lakeshore
Did you know?
💡 The river's Japanese name is read 'Anegawa' and it is one of the first-class rivers of the Yodo River system that flow into Lake Biwa. It crosses northern Shiga from its upper reaches in the north down to the city of Nagahama.
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