Jōganji River Explained

Jōganji River
常願寺川
Subdivision Type1:Country
Length:56km (35miles)
Source1 Elevation:2661m (8,730feet)
Discharge1 Avg:15m3/s
Basin Size:368km2
River System:Jōganji River

The 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]

Geographic

Tributary

Toyama Prefecture:
  • Tateyama, Toyama

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Jōganji River Japan Tourist Information . Touristlink.com . 2013-11-02.