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Maze River (Japan) 
Summary
The Maze River (馬瀬川, Maze-gawa) is a river in Japan which originates in Takayama, Gifu. It flows through Gero before emptying into the Hida River.[1] Due to its clear waters, it is home to the Japanese giant salamander.
| Maze River | |
|---|---|
 Lake Kanayama along the Maze River | |
| Native name | 馬瀬川 (Japanese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Hida River |
| Length | 76 km (47 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,379 km2 (532 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Kiso River |
Major dams edit
The river has two major dams along its length, the Iwaya Dam and the Mazegawa Dam. The Mazegawa Dam lead to the formation of the Lake Kanayama.
References edit
- ^ Mazegawa.com. Gero Mazegawa Chamber of Commerce. Accessed November 7, 2010.