Shin River (Aichi)

Shin River
Shin River (Aichi) is located in Japan
Shin River (Aichi)
Location within Japan
Native name新川 (Japanese)
Location
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu
PrefectureAichi
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Ise Bay
Length27 km (17 mi)
Basin features
River systemShōnai River

The Shin River (新川, Shin-kawa) flows through Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is an artificial river, which was dug in the Edo period in order to prevent flooding along the banks of the Shōnai River.[1][2] It flows through the cities of Kitanagoya, Kiyosu, Ama, Ōharu, and Nagoya.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "川名の由来". aoi-eng.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "庄内川水系の河川". city.nagoya.jp (in Japanese). 16 October 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  3. ↑ Iwaya, Takao (May 2002). "庄内川の治水史を通してみた新川の役割と治水問題" (PDF). library.jsce.or.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 May 2026.