Kiso River
| Kiso River | |
|---|---|
Kiso River and bridge (Inuyamatoushukourain'oohashi)
seen from Mount Igi. |
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| Country | Japan |
| Basin features | |
| Main source |
Mount Hachimori 2,446 m (8,025 ft) |
| River mouth | Ise Bay |
| River system | Kiso River |
| Basin size | 5,275 km2 (2,037 sq mi) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 229 km (142 mi) |
| Discharge |
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The Kiso River (木曽川 Kiso-gawa?) is a river in Japan roughly 229 km long, flowing through the prefectures of Nagano, Gifu, Aichi, and Mie before emptying into Ise Bay a short distance away from the city of Nagoya. It is the main river of the Kiso Three Rivers (along with Ibi and Nagara rivers) and forms a major part of the Nōbi Plain. The valley around the upper portion of the river forms the Kiso Valley.
Parts of the Kiso River are sometimes referred to as the Japan Rhine because of its similarities to the Rhine in Europe.
35°02′04″N 136°44′43″E / 35.034563°N 136.745333°ECoordinates: 35°02′04″N 136°44′43″E / 35.034563°N 136.745333°E (mouth)
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