Hino River

Overview

The Hino River (Hino-gawa) is the main stream of the Class A Hino River system, flowing east-northeast through the western part of Tottori Prefecture before emptying into Miho Bay on the Sea of Japan. At about 77 kilometres, it is the longest river in the prefecture. Traveling along its course lets you feel how the mountains and the sea are linked across western Tottori, as the scenery shifts dramatically from mountain valleys to the wide Yonago Plain.

Highlights

• ●The longest river in Tottori at about 77 kilometres
• ●A clear source rising near an elevation of about 1,004 metres in the Chugoku Mountains
• ●Scenic ravines carved by long years of erosion
• ●A broad mouth that waters the Yonago Plain and enters Miho Bay

History

The Hino River emerges from the Chugoku Mountains, rising from a mountainous area near Mount Mikuni and Mount Dogo at an elevation of about 1,004 metres. Communities in the Hino district grew up along its banks, and downstream the river has long brought abundant water to the Yonago Plain. It is said that roughly 60,800 people rely on water from the Hino River, underscoring its long-standing role as a vital water source. Over time, erosion has carved scenic ravines that remain part of the landscape today.

Map

35.0754, 133.1465 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Touch the clear headwaters in the mountainous upper reaches around Nichinan
2. 2Visit the mid-river ravine and admire rock shaped by flowing water
3. 3Descend to the Yonago Plain to enjoy the wide riverside scenery
4. 4See the river's end near Hiezu where it flows into Miho Bay

Did you know?

💡 The Hino River is the longest river in Tottori Prefecture. Its upper reaches feature a scenic ravine, and an artificial lake is said to lie along its system. The grand connection from a single mountain stream, across western Tottori and the Yonago Plain, and finally into Miho Bay is itself the river's defining charm.

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