The Karasu River (烏川, Karasu-gawa) is a river located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. It is a branch of the Tone River and the government of Japan classifies it as a Class 1 river. It generally flows in a south-easterly direction.
Karasu River | |
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The Karasu River flowing through Takasaki | |
Native name | 烏川 (Japanese) |
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Country | Japan |
Physical characteristics | |
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• location | Hanamagari Mountain (Takasaki) |
Mouth | |
• location | Tone River in Honjō, Saitama |
Length | 61.8 km (38.4 mi) |
Basin size | 470 km2 (180 sq mi) |
The river passes through or forms the boundary of the following communities:
The river runs through the Karasugawa Ravine in Takasaki, which has hiking trails for visitors to access the river.[1]
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