The Shinano River, known as the Chikuma River in its upper reaches, is the longest and widest river in Japan and the third largest by basin area.
 The Shinano River is a first-class river that flows through Niigata and Nagano prefectures, and is the main stream of the Shinano River system. Pour into the Sea of Japan in Niigata City.
 Length : 367 km
 Discharge : 518 m³ / s
 Source : Mount Kobushi
 Mouth : Sea of Japan (also known as East Sea)
 Bridges : Bandai Bridge , Chosei Bridge , MORE
 Cities : Niigata , Nagaoka , Nagano , Matsumoto
 
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