Ai River (Gifu)

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Ai River
Native name	相川
Location
Country	Japan
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Sekigahara
Mouth
• location	Kuise River
Length	18.1 km (11.2 mi)
Basin features
River system	Kiso River

The Ai River (相川, Ai-kawa) is a river in Japan which has its source in the city of Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture. It drains into the Kuise River, and ultimately flows into the Kiso River.

History[]

The river originates near Mount Ibuki in the northern part of Sekigahara and flows through central Tarui. The post town of Tarui-juku, a stop along the old Nakasendō trading route, used to sit along the banks of the river.

River communities[]

The river passes through or forms the boundary of Sekigahara, Tarui, Ōgaki, and Yōrō in Gifu Prefecture.

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