Jōganji River

Jōganji River
常願寺川

The Jōganji River flowing through the city of Toyama
Origin Mount Kitanomata
Mouth Toyama Bay
Basin countries Japan
Length 56 km (35 mi)
Source elevation 2,661 m (8,730 ft)
Avg. discharge 15 m3/s (530 cu ft/s) at mouth
Basin area 368 km2 (142 sq mi)
River system Jōganji River

The Jōganji River (常願寺川 Jōganji-gawa) is a river in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, that flows through the city of Toyama as well as the town of Tateyama. The river was previously referred to as the Nii River (新川 Nii-kawa).[1]

Route

The river originates in the Tateyama Mountains in the south-eastern area of the city of Toyama. From there, it flows north-west, helping form the border between Toyama and Tateyama. It then cuts through Toyama before emptying into Toyama Bay.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Jōganji River Japan Tourist Information". Touristlink.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.

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