Kyū-Yoshino River

Overview

The Kyu-Yoshino River is a principal river in the Yoshino River system of Tokushima Prefecture. Formed where the former main channel of the Yoshino River branched off near its mouth, it flows gently across the eastern Tokushima Plain and empties into the Kii Channel. Passing through town, farmland, and brackish waterside, it is an everyday river ideal for easy strolls along its embankments.

Highlights

• ●A gentle Yoshino-system waterscape crossing the Tokushima Plain
• ●The tidal brackish lower reaches where waterbirds gather
• ●Open riverbanks perfect for walking along the embankment
• ●Calm river views seen from the window of a passing train

History

As its name (meaning 'old Yoshino') suggests, the river follows a former course of the Yoshino River, reaching its present form through flood-control works and shifts in its channel. As part of the Yoshino River system, it has long carried water across the downstream Tokushima Plain. For the dates and details of specific engineering works, it is best to consult official sources.

Map

34.1425, 134.6175 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Begin a stroll on an embankment road along the plain
2. 2Take in the river and plain from atop one of the bridges
3. 3Watch waterbirds and river life in the brackish reach
4. 4Head downstream to see the mouth emptying into the Kii Channel

Did you know?

💡 The name Kyu-Yoshino refers to the 'old course' split from the Yoshino River's main channel, and its lower reaches form a tidal, brackish zone. Some stretches can be viewed from the windows of a local train line.

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