Neo River

Neo River
Native name 根尾川
Country Japan
Basin
Main source Mount Nōgōhaku
1,617 m (5,305 ft)
River mouth Ibi River
River system Kiso River
Basin size 389 km2 (150 sq mi)
Physical characteristics
Length 47 km (29 mi)

The Neo River (根尾川 Neo-gawa) is a river in Japan which flows through Gifu Prefecture, and is part of the Kiso River system. North of Ōno, the river is also called the Yabu River (藪川 Yabu-kawa).

Geography

The river originates on Mount Nōgōhaku, which lies on the border of Gifu and Fukui prefectures. After starting in Motosu, the river flows into Ibigawa, where it merges with the Ibi River.

River communities

The river passes through or forms the boundary of Motosu, Ibigawa, Ōno, and Hozumi, all in Gifu Prefecture.

References

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