The is a river in Japan which originates in
Takayama, Gifu
file:高山市役所.JPG, Takayama City Hall
is a Cities of Japan, city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 88,473 in 35,644 households, and a population density of 41 persons per km2. The total area of ...
. It flows through
Gero
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before emptying into the
Hida River
The has its source in Mount Norikura (乗鞍岳 ''Norikura-ga-take'') in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It flows from the northern to the southern section of the prefecture before emptying into the Kiso River in Minokamo.
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Gero Mazegawa Chamber of Commerce. Accessed November 7, 2010. Due to its clear waters, it is home to the
Japanese giant salamander.
Major dams
The river has two major dams along its length, the
Iwaya Dam and the
Mazegawa Dam. The Mazegawa Dam lead to the formation of the Lake Kanayama.
References
Rivers of Gifu Prefecture
Rivers of Japan
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