Ai River (Gifu)

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Ai River
Native name相川 (Japanese)
Location
CountryJapan
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSekigahara
Mouth 
 • location
Kuise River
Length18.1 km (11.2 mi)
Basin features
River systemKiso 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]

  1. ^ "相川【あいかわ】". 角川日本地名大辞典 オンライン版.