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name, 秋川, means "Autumn River." The words ''Akigawa River'' sound a bit odd, as ''kawa'' and ''gawa'', 川, are Japanese words for ''river'', so ''Aki River'' makes more sense, or simply ''Akigawa'', perhaps ''Akikawa''.

The river's source

The Akigawa has a north

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Course of the river

The Akigawa flows through the towns of

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Recreation area

The river's gorge is a popular recreation area.

The river's source

Course of the river

Recreation area

See also

References

External links and references