Kamuiwakka River (カムイワッカ川, Kamuiwakka-kawa) is a river in Hokkaidō, Japan. Because of its volcanic origin, the water temperature reaches 30 °C (86 °F).[1]
Kamuiwakka River カムイワッカ川 | |
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![]() Kamuiwakka Falls (August 2002) | |
Native name | Kamuiwakka-kawa (Japanese) |
Location | |
Country | Japan |
State | Hokkaidō |
Region | Abashiri |
District | Shari |
Municipality | Shari |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Mount Iō |
• location | Shari, Hokkaidō, Japan |
• coordinates | 44°8′23″N 145°8′45″E |
• elevation | 880 m (2,890 ft) |
Mouth | Pacific Ocean |
• location | Shari, Hokkaidō, Japan |
• coordinates | 44°9′33″N 145°7′17″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
The Kamuiwakka River rises on the slopes of Mount Iō on the Shiretoko Peninsula. It flows Northwest until it reaches the Pacific Ocean. Kamuiwakka Falls are on the Kamuiwakka River.
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