Aki River


The Aki River is a river in Japan. The Aki River flows west of Greater [Tokyo Area|Tokyo Metropolitan Area]. It is a major tributary of the Tama River, The Japanese name, 秋川, means "Autumn River."
The name Akigawa River may seem strange for some people as kawa/gawa 川 in Japanese means river so people may think the name should be Aki river, but that is wrong, because the names of lakes in Japanese usually have kawa/gawa at the end of the name.

Akigawa Lake

Akigawa Lake, situated in the western part of Tokyo, offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and recreational opportunities. Nestled in the mountainous region of Akiruno City, this lake serves as an escape from Tokyo.

Course of the river

The Akigawa flows through Akigawa Lake, and the towns of Akiruno and Hinohara, and through Kanagawa and Tokyo Prefectures.

Recreation area

The river's gorge is a popular recreation area.