Saigawa River

Overview

The Saigawa River is a Class B river that flows through Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and empties into the Sea of Japan. While the nearby Asano River is nicknamed the "female river" for its gentle flow, the Saigawa is called the "male river" for its swift current.

Highlights

• ●A Class B river flowing through Kanazawa with a total length of 34.25 kilometers
• ●The nickname "male river," derived from its swift current
• ●Its contrast with the Asano River, nicknamed the "female river"
• ●Its elegant alternate name, "Kikusuigawa"

History

The swift-flowing Saigawa came to be known as the "male river," in contrast to the gently flowing Asano River, known as the "female river."

Map

36.6012, 136.5876 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Walk along the banks of the Saigawa as it flows through Kanazawa
2. 2View the swift current that gives the river its nickname, the "male river"
3. 3Consider the contrast with the Asano River's nickname, the "female river"
4. 4Reflect on the origin of its elegant name, Kikusuigawa

Did you know?

💡 The Saigawa carries the elegant alternate name "Kikusuigawa" and is called the "male river" in contrast to the Asano River's "female river."

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