Shō River, River in Toyama and Gifu Prefectures, Japan.
The Sho River flows northward through deep valleys from Mount Eboshidake, creating a natural boundary between Gifu and Toyama prefectures for 115 kilometers.
During the Muromachi period, the river merged with the Oyabe River near present-day Oyabe City before changing course following natural events.
The river basin includes the Gokayama and Shirakawa-go regions, where traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses demonstrate historical Japanese mountain living methods.
The water management system supplies agricultural irrigation to the Tonami Plain, supporting rice cultivation and maintaining water levels throughout the year.
The National Route 156 crosses the river seven consecutive times at the prefectural border, creating an unusual zigzag pattern between Gifu and Toyama.
Location: Toyama Prefecture
Location: Gifu Prefecture
Address: Japan, 〒932-0304 Toyama, Tonami, Shōgawamachi Komaki, ７３−７２ 932-0304 Tonami 932-0304 Tonami
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-17:00
Phone: +81763820220
Website: http://shogawa-yuran.co.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.78982,137.07669
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:54
Toyama features multiple museums displaying glass art, contemporary design, scientific exhibits, and cultural artifacts. The city contains reconstructed castle buildings, mountain peaks with hiking trails, and winter sports facilities. Parks in the area include a zoo, botanical gardens with greenhouses, and waterfront spaces along the river. These locations present both the natural environment and cultural development of the Toyama region.
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