The is a river in

Fukui Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshū. Fukui Prefecture has a population of 778,943 (1 June 2017) and has a geographic area of 4,190 km2 (1,617 sq mi). Fukui Prefecture borders Ishikawa Prefecture to the north, Gi ...

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. It stretches from Mount Kanmuri in the town of

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to the Hino and the Kuzuryū rivers.

Row of Sakura

About 600

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are planted along the levees in the center of the city of

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. Many cherry trees are lit up every year when they are in full bloom (early to mid-April), leading many visitors to come see the blossoms on the levee. Other nearby places with famous cherry trees include

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and the

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River communities

The river passes through the following communities: ;Fukui Prefecture: :

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Flower viewing along the Asuwa River

Row of Sakura along the Asuwa River
(confluence with Hino River) Rivers of Fukui Prefecture Rivers of Japan {{Japan-river-stub