Itachi River

Overview

The Itachi River is a river about 12 kilometres long that flows through Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, also written with the kanji 鼬川. It links two of Toyama's major rivers, the Joganji and the Jinzu. The river is listed among the Heisei Selection of 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters.

Highlights

• ●A river about 12 kilometres long flowing through Toyama City
• ●A watercourse linking the Joganji and Jinzu, two major Toyama rivers
• ●Listed among the Heisei Selection of 100 Exquisite Waters
• ●A familiar urban stream also written with the kanji 鼬川

History

The Itachi River flows through Toyama City and has served to link the Joganji and Jinzu, two of Toyama's major rivers. Its water is listed among the Heisei Selection of 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters, and it flows as a familiar stream through the urban area. It is also sometimes written with the kanji 鼬川.

Map

36.7279, 137.2191 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Come out along the banks of the Itachi River flowing through central Toyama
2. 2View the clear stream selected among the Heisei 100 Exquisite Waters
3. 3Follow the watercourse that links the Joganji and Jinzu rivers
4. 4Move to the surrounding urban area and visit nearby attractions

Did you know?

💡 The Itachi River is listed among the Heisei Selection of 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters, and is also sometimes written with the kanji 鼬川.

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