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The Saburi River (佐分利川) is a river in Ōi, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It is designated a Class B river by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). It empties into the western end of Obama Bay, a sub-bay of Wakasa Bay on the Sea of Japan.

Geography and development
The source of the Saburi River is found about 211 m above sea level near Niko Pass on the slopes of Tokinzan (a mountain straddling the border between Ōi, Fukui Prefecture and Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture). From its source, it flows in an easterly direction within Ōi (in Ōi District) for 15.2 km before emptying into the western end of Obama Bay, a sub-bay of Wakasa Bay on the Sea of Japan.

Tributaries
The Saburi River has several main tributaries.
 * Chichishi River (父子川)
 * Fukutani River (福谷川)
 * Ōtsuro River (大津呂川)

Flora and fauna
The Saburi River is home to many types of fish and other animals.