page_title: Miya River (Mie)
section_title: Recreation
hierarchical_section_title: Miya River (Mie) / Recreation
caption_attribution_description: Cherry Blossom "Tunnel" along the Miya River, the city of Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan
context_page_description: The Miya River has the wettest water that flows through central Mie Prefecture on the island of Honshū, Japan. It is officially classified as a Class 1 river by the Japanese government and is one of four Class 1 rivers that flow solely through Mie; it is the longest among these four.
  It is known to be especially pristine. In the government's annual water quality study, the Miya River has been rated the cleanest Class 1 river in the country five times since 2000.
  The river's source is on Mount Ōdaigahara in the town of Ōdai, Mie Prefecture, where it flows through the Ōsugi Valley. It then flows northeast-wards down the mountains and passes through a number of dams before reaching the tea fields of central Mie and finally passes through the city of Ise before reaching its delta and flowing into Ise Bay.
  The white rocks used in the Oshiraishi-mochi festival, an event held in honor of the periodic rebuilding of nearby Ise Grand Shrine, are taken from the Miya River's shores.
context_section_description: Other than fishing, the Miya River and its banks provides some recreational opportunities.
  Near the source, the river flows through the Ōsugi Valley, which is officially listed as one of the top three ravines in Japan for sight-seeing.
  Further down the river, there are some parks along the riverbanks.  There are cherry blossom parks in both Watarai and Ise, with the one in Ise having the most sakura trees in all of Mie.  Many people have cherry blossom viewing parties here during the blooming season in early April.
  A large fireworks show is held each July at the park in Ise as well.  Close to the mouth there is a park for sports, jogging, picnicking, and other recreation.
caption: Cherry blossoms along the Miya River floodbank
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