Arata River
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The is a river in Japan which flows through the city of Gifu
, Gifu Prefecture
. It originates in the eastern part of the city and flows westward before joining with the Nagara River
. It is part of the Kiso River
system. (The Sakai River
also flows close to the Arata River and two rivers have small canals connecting the two in places.)
Gifu, Gifu
is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords, including Oda Nobunaga, used...
, Gifu Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.Located in the center of Japan, it has long played an important part as the crossroads of Japan, connecting the east to the west through such routes as the Nakasendō...
. It originates in the eastern part of the city and flows westward before joining with the Nagara River
Nagara River
The has its source in the city of Gujō, Gifu Prefecture, and its mouth in the city of Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Along with the Kiso River and Ibi River, the Nagara River is one of the Kiso Three Rivers of the Nōbi Plain. Previously, the river was named Sunomata River . With a length of , it...
. It is part of the Kiso River
Kiso River
The is a river in Japan roughly 193 km long, flowing through the prefectures of Nagano, Gifu, Aichi, and Mie before emptying into Ise Bay a short distance away from the city of Nagoya. It is the main river of the Kiso Three Rivers and forms a major part of the Nōbi Plain...
system. (The Sakai River
Sakai River (Gifu)
The is a river in Japan which flows through Gifu Prefecture. It is part of the Kiso River system.-Geography:The river originates in Kakamigahara, then flows through Gifu, Ginan, Kasamatsu and Hashima, where it flows into the Nagara River.-History:...
also flows close to the Arata River and two rivers have small canals connecting the two in places.)