Oirase River
| Oirase River 奥入瀬川 | |
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 Oirase River gorge | |
| Main source | Lake Towada, Aomori & Akita Prefectures, Japan |
| Source elevation | 401 m (1,316 ft) |
| River mouth | Pacific Ocean |
| Mouth elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Basin area | 820 km2 (320 sq mi) |
| Length | 67 km (42 mi) |
The Oirase River (奥入瀬川 Oirase-gawa) is a river located in eastern Aomori prefecture, Japan.
The Oirase River is the only river draining Lake Towada, a large caldera lake on the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures. The river flows in a generally eastern direction, through the municipalities of Towada, Rokunohe, Oirase and Hachinohe before exiting into the Pacific Ocean. The upper reaches of the river form a scenic gorge with numerous rapids and waterfalls, and is one of the major tourist attractions of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The lower reaches of the river are used extensively for irrigation.
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40°36′18″N 141°27′48″E / 40.604937°N 141.463306°ECoordinates: 40°36′18″N 141°27′48″E / 40.604937°N 141.463306°E (river mouth)
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