Akigawa River

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Akigawa Gorge, in the autumn. West Tokyo area.

The Akigawa River (also, the Akikawa River, ) flows west of Tokyo Metropolitan Area. It is a major tributary of the Tama River, .

The river's source

The Akigawa has a north fork and a south fork, , , but the river's source is in the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park, .

Course of the river

It flows through the towns of Akiruno and Hinohara, , and through Kanagawa and Tokyo Prefectures. .

Recreation area

The river's gorge is a popular recreation area.

See also

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