Shin River (Aichi)
| Shin River | |
|---|---|
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![]() Location within Japan | |
| Native name | 新川 (Japanese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Ise Bay |
| Length | 27 km (17 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Shōnai 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
- ↑ "川名の由来". aoi-eng.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- 1 2 "庄内川水系の河川". city.nagoya.jp (in Japanese). 16 October 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ 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.
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