Akan River
River in Hokkaido, Japan
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Akan River (阿寒川, Akan-gawa) is a river in Hokkaidō, Japan.
| Akan River 阿寒川 | |
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| Native name | Akan-gawa (Japanese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Hokkaidō |
| Region | Kushiro |
| District | Kushiro |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lake Akan |
| • location | Kushiro |
| • coordinates | 43°25′55″N 144°8′12″E |
| • elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
| Mouth | Pacific Ocean |
• location | Kushiro |
• coordinates | 43°0′12″N 144°16′20″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 98 km (61 mi) |
| Basin size | 718 km2 (277 sq mi) |
Course
The Akan River rises from Lake Akan, 420 metres (1,380 ft) above sea level.[1] The lake formed when the Akan River was dammed by an eruption of Mount Oakan some 6000 years ago.[2][3] The river exits the lake at Takiguchi as a waterfall. This spot and Takimi Bridge nearby are attractions in Akan National Park.[3]
The river winds its way south entirely within the district managed by Kushiro, Hokkaidō. The river then flows into the Pacific Ocean.