Kako River (Japan)

Kako River
加古川
Kako River; 加古川
	The Kako River, taken from a bridge in Ono.
Native name	加古川 (Japanese); Kako-gawa (Japanese);
Location
Country	Japan
Prefecture	Hyōgo
Physical characteristics
Source	Mount Awaga
• location	Hyōgo Prefecture
• coordinates	35°15′43″N 134°54′58″E / 35.26194°N 134.91611°E
• elevation	962 m (3,156 ft)
Mouth	Harima Sea
• location	Hyōgo Prefecture
• coordinates	34°43′57″N 134°48′27″E / 34.73250°N 134.80750°E
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	96 km (60 mi)
Basin size	1,730 km2 (670 sq mi)
Discharge
• location	Kakogawa
• average	51.82 m3 (1,830 cu ft)
Basin features
Population	2,440,000

The Kako River (加古川, Kako-gawa) is a river that flows through Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.^[1] It is the largest river in Hyōgo Prefecture, both in terms of total length and basin area, encompassing 21% of the prefecture's land area.^[1] It rises at Mount Awaga, and flows 96 kilometres (60 mi) south, reaching the Harima Sea and forming part of the border between Kakogawa and Takasago cities.^[2] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has designated the Kako River system as Class A.

The Kako River has historically played a major role in the economy of the region. Since the Yayoi period, the river has been used for water, irrigation, leisure, and trade.^[4] The Toryu-nada rocks near Kamitakino are a popular tourist spot.^[5] The river hosts a diverse ecosystem, and is known for its ayu sweetfish, for which there is an annual festival.^[5]

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Kako River 加古川
The Kako River, taken from a bridge in Ono.

Native name	加古川 (Japanese) Kako-gawa (Japanese)
Location
Country	Japan
Prefecture	Hyōgo
Physical characteristics

Source	Mount Awaga
• location	Hyōgo Prefecture
• coordinates	35°15′43″N 134°54′58″E / 35.26194°N 134.91611°E / 35.26194; 134.91611
• elevation	962 m (3,156 ft)

Mouth	Harima Sea
• location	Hyōgo Prefecture
• coordinates	34°43′57″N 134°48′27″E / 34.73250°N 134.80750°E / 34.73250; 134.80750
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	96 km (60 mi)
Basin size	1,730 km² (670 sq mi)

Discharge
• location	Kakogawa
• average	51.82 m³ (1,830 cu ft)

Basin features
Population	2,440,000
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