Aki River
35°43′00″N 139°19′21″E / 35.716737°N 139.322396°E
| Aki River | |
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Akigawa Gorge, in the autumn. Near, but west of Tokyo. | |
| Native name | 秋川 (Japanese) |
The Aki River (also, the Akigawa River)[1] is a river in Japan.[2][3] The Aki River flows west of Tokyo Metropolitan Area. It is a major tributary of the Tama River,[4][5] The Japanese name, 秋川, means "Autumn River."[6][7]
The name Akigawa River may seem strange for some people as kawa/gawa 川 in Japanese means river so people may think the name should be Aki river, but that is wrong, because the names of lakes in Japanese usually have kawa/gawa at the end of the name.
Akigawa Lake
Akigawa Lake, situated in the western part of Tokyo, offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and recreational opportunities. Nestled in the mountainous region of Akiruno City, this lake serves as an escape from Tokyo.
Course of the river
The Akigawa flows through Akigawa Lake, and the towns of Akiruno and Hinohara,[8] and through Kanagawa and Tokyo Prefectures.
Recreation area
The river's gorge is a popular recreation area.
See also
References
- ^ Akigawa Valley / Official Tokyo Travel Guide GO TOKYO: Akigawa Valley / Official Tokyo Travel Guide GO TOKYO, accessdate: April 13, 2017
- ^ "Akigawa Valley Gorge". Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "RIVER AKI – AKIRUNO-ITSUKAICHI-HINOHARA, TOKYO". tokyoflyfishing. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ Japan Travel Guide: Akigawa-keikoku Valley | Hello Japan - Japan Travel Guide, accessdate: April 13, 2017
- ^ Watanabe, Ikuko. "Akiruno-shi".
- ^ "人名漢字辞典 - 読み方検索".
- ^ "Japanese Kanji Names Dictionary - How to Read and Pronounce".
- ^ Hinohara village's ancient history footsteps revealed by the place names.: Hinohara village's ancient history footsteps revealed by the place names., accessdate: April 13, 2017