Choshi River

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Native name銚子川 (Japanese)
CountryJapan
elevation1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Choshi River
Choshi viewed from Mount Tengura
Choshi River is located in Japan
Choshi River
Native name銚子川 (Japanese)
Location
CountryJapan
PrefectureMie
Physical characteristics
Source 
  elevation1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Mouth 
  coordinates
34°06′14″N 136°13′55.1″E / 34.10389°N 136.231972°E / 34.10389; 136.231972
Length17 km (11 mi)

The Choshi River (銚子川 Choshi-gawa) is a minor river that flows through Mie Prefecture on the island of Honshū, Japan. It is officially classified as a Class 2 river by the Japanese government. It is one of clearest rivers of Japan with visibility to three meters depth. River water quality is so good that it was ranked first in 2007 and 2011 in Mie Prefecture. It is also called miracle of nature.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Choshi River mouth aerial view

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