The Aki River (also, the Akigawa River)Akigawa Valley / Official Tokyo Travel Guide GO TOKYO: Akigawa Valley / Official Tokyo Travel Guide GO TOKYO, accessdate: April 13, 2017 is a river in Japan. The Aki River flows west of Tokyo Metropolitan Area. It is a major tributary of the Tama River,Japan Travel Guide: Akigawa-keikoku Valley | Hello Japan - Japan Travel Guide, accessdate: April 13, 2017 The Japanese name, 秋川, means "Autumn River."
The name Akigawa River may seem strange for some people as kawa/gawa 川 in Japanese means river so people may think the name should be Aki river, but that is wrong, because the names of lakes in Japanese usually have kawa/gawa at the end of the name.
Akigawa Lake
Akigawa Lake, situated in the western part of Tokyo, offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and recreational opportunities. Nestled in the mountainous region of Akiruno City, this lake serves as an escape from Tokyo.
Course of the river
The Akigawa flows through Akigawa Lake, and the towns of Akiruno and Hinohara,Hinohara village's ancient history footsteps revealed by the place names.: Hinohara village's ancient history footsteps revealed by the place names., accessdate: April 13, 2017 and through Kanagawa and Tokyo Prefectures.
Recreation area
The river's gorge is a popular recreation area.
See also
Akigawa Station
References
External links and references
On recreation in the Akigawa More recreation More recreation On its gorge Photos A Youtube A second Youtube A third Youtube, people playing in the Akigawa The river's Facebook page