Iwaki River

Overview

The Iwaki River flows through western Aomori Prefecture and is the main stream of the Iwaki River system. Designated a Class 1 River under the Rivers Act of 1964, it is about 102 kilometers long, with a drainage area of some 2,544 square kilometers, and is the longest river in Aomori Prefecture. It serves as a source of irrigation for the prefecture's large-scale rice and apple production.

Highlights

• ●A Class 1 river running through western Aomori Prefecture
• ●A middle course known as a noted apple-producing area
• ●A river name derived from Mount Iwaki
• ●The name "Iwaki" rooted in sacred-mountain belief

History

Formerly called the "Hirosaki River" or the "Ōkawa," it was later unified under the name Iwaki River. The river's name derives from Mount Iwaki; the word "Iwaki" is said to stem from sacred-mountain belief, akin to "iwakura," the seat where a deity resides. It is managed as a Class 1 River by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Map

41.0167, 140.3667 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Trace the flow of the Iwaki River and the origin of its name along its banks
2. 2Tour the middle course known for apple cultivation
3. 3Look out toward Mount Iwaki, the source of the river's name
4. 4Take in the riverside atmosphere amid the basin's rural scenery

Did you know?

💡 The name "Iwaki," the origin of the river's name, is said to stem from sacred-mountain belief.

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