Jōganji River
常願寺川
The Jōganji River flowing through the city of Toyama
Location
CountryJapan
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMount Kitanomata
  elevation2,661 m (8,730 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Toyama Bay
Length56 km (35 mi)
Basin size368 km2 (142 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average15 m3/s (530 cu ft/s)
Basin features
River systemJōganji River

The Jōganji River (常願寺川, Jōganji-gawa) 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

  • Shomyo River
  • Wada River
  • Oguti River
Toyama Prefecture
Tateyama, Toyama

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Jōganji River Japan Tourist Information". Touristlink.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.


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