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Akigawa Gorge, in the autumn. Near, but west of Tokyo.

The Akigawa River (also, the Akikawa River,[1]) flows west of Tokyo Metropolitan Area. It is a major tributary of the Tama River.[2]

The river's source

The Akigawa has a north fork and a south fork,[3] but the river's source is in the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park.[4]

Course of the river

It flows through the towns of Akiruno and Hinohara,[5] and through Kanagawa and Tokyo Prefectures.[citation needed]

Recreation area

The river's gorge is a popular recreation area.

See also

References

  1. ^ Akigawa Valley / Official Tokyo Travel Guide GO TOKYO: Akigawa Valley / Official Tokyo Travel Guide GO TOKYO, accessdate: April 13, 2017
  2. ^ Japan Travel Guide: Akigawa-keikoku Valley | Hello Japan - Japan Travel Guide, accessdate: April 13, 2017
  3. ^ POSITIVO ESPRESSO: Twenty Plus Rides Near Tokyo: POSITIVO ESPRESSO: Twenty Plus Rides Near Tokyo, accessdate: April 13, 2017
  4. ^ Jessica Elzea Kogel (2006). Industrial Minerals & Rocks: Commodities, Markets, and Uses. SME. pp. 1109–. ISBN 978-0-87335-233-8.
  5. ^ 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