Choshi River

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Choshi River
Kisei Expressway and Choshi River.JPG
Choshi viewed from Mount Tengura
Choshi River
Native name銚子川 (Japanese)
Location
Country Japan
Prefecture Mie
Physical characteristics
Source 
  elevation1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Mouth  
  coordinates
34°06′14″N136°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 Choshi River (river mouth).JPG
Choshi River mouth aerial view

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