Kyū-Yodo River

Overview

The Kyu-Yodo River is the former main stream of the Yodo River, branching south at the Kema Water Gate (Kema Lock). Before the present Yodo River was constructed in 1907, this was in fact the main stream of the Yodo River. Today it is a major waterway in central Osaka.

Highlights

• ●The former main stream branching south from the Yodo River at the Kema Water Gate
• ●History as the Yodo River's main stream before 1907
• ●A course running from the Okawa to the Dojima and Aji Rivers
• ●A major waterway through central Osaka

History

Before the present Yodo River was constructed in 1907 through a normalisation project, this was the main stream of the Yodo River. From upstream, the Okawa, Dojima and Aji Rivers are designated as the Kyu-Yodo River, a Class-A river; the Tosabori River also forms part of it.

Map

34.6586, 135.4310 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1View the branching near the Kema Water Gate
2. 2Follow the course along the Okawa River
3. 3Observe the flow of the Dojima River
4. 4Continue down to the Aji River and stroll along the water

Did you know?

💡 The name Kyu-Yodo River means "former Yodo River," reflecting its past as the main stream of the Yodo River.

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