The Kako River (加古川, Kako-gawa) is a river that flows through Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is the largest river system in Hyōgo Prefecture by basin area, encompassing 21% of the prefecture's land area.[1] It rises at Mount Awaga, and flows 96 kilometres (60 mi) south, reaching the Harima Sea and forming part of the border between Kakogawa and Takasago cities.[2] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has designated the Kako River system as Class A.[2] | ||||||
Source: Mount Awaga | ||||||
Mouth: Harima Sea | ||||||
Length: 96 km (60 mi) | ||||||
Basin size: 1,730 km2 (670 sq mi) | ||||||