Ai River (Gifu)
| Ai River | |
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| Native name | 相川 (Japanese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Sekigahara |
| Mouth | |
• location | Kuise River |
| Length | 18.1 km (11.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Kiso River |
The Ai River (相川, Ai-kawa) is a river in Japan which has its source in the city of Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture. It drains into the Kuise River, and ultimately flows into the Kiso River.[1]
History
[edit]The river originates near Mount Ibuki in the northern part of Sekigahara and flows through central Tarui. The post town of Tarui-juku, a stop along the old Nakasendō trading route, used to sit along the banks of the river.
River communities
[edit]The river passes through or forms the boundary of Sekigahara, Tarui, Ōgaki, and Yōrō in Gifu Prefecture.
References
[edit]- ^ "相川【あいかわ】". 角川日本地名大辞典 オンライン版.
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