Hikiji River

Hikiji River
Approaching the mouth of the Hikiji River.
Native name引地川 (Japanese)
Location
CountryJapan
Physical characteristics
SourceIzumi no Mori
 • locationYamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
 • coordinates35°28′45″N 139°26′34″E / 35.47917°N 139.44278°E / 35.47917; 139.44278
Mouth 
 • location
Sagami Bay at Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length21.3 km (13.2 mi)
Basin size67 km2 (26 sq mi)

The Hikiji River (引地川, Hikijigawa) is a Class B river in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is also called Hikichi River (ひきちがわ, Hikichigawa) and Hikiji River (ひきぢがわ, Hikijigawa).[1][2]

The mouth of the river is known unagi spawning.

  1. ^ 橋銘板のいくつか。「ひきじがわ」「ひきちがわ」の表記 [Several bridge plates [showing] "Hikiji River" and "Hikichi River" inscriptions]. 個人ブログ「山小屋だより」. April 26, 2014. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  2. ^ "引地川の概要・由来" [Summary of the history of the Hikiji River]. 引地川 水とみどりの会. Retrieved August 21, 2018.