Kani River

Kani River
可児川

Lake at Matsuno Dam on the Kani River
Origin Mizunami, Gifu
Mouth Kiso River
Basin countries Japan
River system Kiso River

The Kani River (可児川 Kani-gawa) is a river in Japan which originates in the city of Mizunami in Gifu Prefecture, and flows into the Kiso River.

Geography

The river originates in the western portion of Mizunami, and flows through the city of Kani. On the upper portion of the river, the Kobuchi Dam was constructed to improve flood control and protect the water for agricultural use.

References

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