The Abe River (安倍川, Abe-kawa) is a Class A river in Shizuoka Prefecture of central Japan. It is 53.3 kilometres (33.1 mi) long and has a watershed of 567 square kilometres (219 sq mi).[1][2] Approximately 170,000 people live in the basin area.[2] The river rises from Akaishi Mountains which stretch over the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, and flows into Suruga Bay in the Pacific Ocean). It is known for its clear stream and forms part of the main water supply for Shizuoka city. | ||||||
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Length: 53.3 km (33.1 mi) | ||||||
Basin size: 567 km2 (219 sq mi) | ||||||