Itadori River

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

Itadori River
Itadori River from Horado Bridge
Native name板取川
Location
CountryJapan
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationSamondake (左門岳)
  elevation1,224 m (4,016 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Nagara River
Length53 km (33 mi)
Discharge 
  average313 m3/s (11,100 cu ft/s)
Basin features
River systemKiso River

History

Taguchi Castle (田口城 Taguchi Shiro) was built in 1540 by the Nagaya clan. However, it was destroyed in 1594, when they were beaten by Satō Katamasa in battle.[1]

River communities

The Itadori river flows through Seki and Mino in Gifu Prefecture.

References

  1. Itadori River - Nature and Sightseeing. Seki Sightseeing Association. Accessed November 5, 2010.


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