The flows through Gifu and Aichi prefectures in Japan. It empties into the Shin River, which is part of the Shōnai River system. Geography The sakura on the banks of the river in Ōguchi, Konan, and Iwakura are Japan's Top 100 sakura list. River communities Gifu Prefecture Tajimi Aichi Prefecture Inuyama, Ōguchi, Konan, Ichinomiya, Iwakura, Komaki, Kitanagoya, Ichinomiya, Inazawa, Kiyosu, Ama References Rivers of Gifu Prefecture Rivers of Aichi Prefecture Rivers of Japan