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Maze River (Japan)

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Native name
  
馬瀬川

River system
  
Kiso River

Length
  
76 km

Mouth
  
Hida River

River mouth
  
Hida River

Basin size
  
1,379 km (532 sq mi)

Basin area
  
1,379 km²

Country
  
Japan

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The Maze River (馬瀬川, Maze-gawa) is a river in Japan which originates in Takayama, Gifu. It flows through Gero before emptying into the Hida River. Due to its clear waters, it is home to the Japanese giant salamander.

Contents

Map of Maze-gawa, Kanayamacho Kanayama, Gero, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Major dams

The river has two major dams along its length, the Iwaya Dam and the Mazegawa Dam. The Mazegawa Dam lead to the formation of the Lake Kanayama.

References

Maze River (Japan) Wikipedia