| Shin River | |
| Mouth Location: | Ōwada Drainage Pump Station, Yachiyo City |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Length: | 10km (10miles) |
| Mouth Elevation: | 0m (00feet) |
The is a river in Yachiyo and Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The river is 10km (10miles) in length. The Shin River forms the upper part of the, and flows between Lake Inbanuma and the Ōwada Drainage Pump Station in Yachiyo City. Pollution is problematic along the river. Phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen drain from vegetable farms along the length of the river.[1]
A large-scale bicycle path, the Inbanuma Bicycle Path, is under construction to span the entirety of the Inba Discharge Channel. The path will ultimately pass through Chiba City, Yachiyo, Sakura, and Inba. A 19km (12miles) walking path has also been built in Yachiyo along the Shin River, and features a pedestrian suspension bridge with an observation platform.[2]