Agi River

The Agi River (阿木川, Agi-gawa) is a river in Japan which flows through Gifu Prefecture. It is part of the Kiso River system.

Agi River
The Agi River in Nakatsugawa
Native name阿木川
Location
CountryJapan
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMount Yaki
  elevation1,709 m (5,607 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Kiso River
Length16.9 km (10.5 mi)
Basin features
River systemKiso River

Geography

The river originates from Mount Yaki on the border of Nakatsugawa and Ena and flows west. It flows through the Akigawa Dam and the Ōi Dam before emptying into the Kiso River.

History

Ōi-juku, a post town on the historical Nakasendō, was on the banks of the Agi River.[1]

River communities

The Agi river flows through the cities of Ena and Nakatsugawa in Gifu Prefecture.

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References

  1. Nakasendō Ōi-juku Archived 2011-06-13 at the Wayback Machine. Central Japan Railroad Company. Accessed November 1, 2010.


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