Shinmachi River
Shinmachi River | |
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Tokushima City | |
Mouth | |
• coordinates | 34°03′09″N 134°35′33″E / 34.05250°N 134.59250°E |
• elevation | sea level |
Length | 6.9 km (4.3 mi) |
The Shinmachi River (新町川, Shinmachigawa) is a river found in the heart of
At current, the
History
During the Edo period the Shinmachi River was a very busy area due to the travel of boats carrying indigo dyeing wares, one of the main trades supporting finance in the region at the time.
Geography
The Shinmachi River runs through the middle of
Water
Up until the early
Main events along the waterway
Events
The Aibahama Park and Mizugiwai Park areas along the riverside are popular spots for events. The river itself is also used during an event each Christmas, in which people dressed in Santa suits distribute gifts to children along the riverside from atop boats. Over 3,000 presents are given out each year.
Event | Location | Date |
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The Hana Haru Festa | Aibahama Park | Three days during late April |
The Tanabata Balloon Release | The Shinmachi Bashi Higashi Park | July 7 (Tanabata) |
Awa Odori
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Various areas alongside the river | Four days in mid-August |
Awa no Tanuki Festival | Aibahama Park | Three days in early November |
Winter Swimming in the Shinmachi River | Near the Mizugiwai Park | Winter |
The Hyotan-jima River Festival | The Shinmachi Boardwalk |
Tourist spots
Tokushima City is home to many different historical sites due to its long history as the capital city in the region.
Name | Genre | Notes |
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Hyotan-jima Boat Cruise | Boat Cruise | The only free boat cruise in Japan. |
Tokushima Castle Remains | Castle Remains | The remains of the castle built by the Hachisuka clan in years long past. |
Washi no Mon | Historical Remains | Once used as the main gate to Tokushima Castle. |
Tokushima Castle Garden | Garden | Nationally designated as one of the most famous gardens in all Japan. |
Tokushima Castle Museum | Museum | A museum found in the middle of Tokushima Central Park and the remains of Tokushima Castle. |
References
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