The Tedori River (手取川, Tedorigawa) is a river in southern Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Japan.[1] The river originates on Hakusan, the highest peak in the Hakusan National Park on the border between Ishikawa and Gifu Prefecture, and flows in a generally northern direction to the Sea of Japan. The river is used extensively for irrigation, and for the generation of hydroelectric power.[2] The Battle of Tedorigawa was fought on the banks of the river in 1577 | ||||||
Source: Hakusan | ||||||
Mouth: Sea of Japan | ||||||
Length: 72 km (45 mi) | ||||||
Basin size: 809 km2 (312 sq mi) | ||||||