The is a tributary of the Kiso River located in Gifu and Mie Prefectures in Japan. Along with the Nagara and Kiso rivers, the Ibi is the third of the Kiso Three Rivers of the Nōbi Plain. It is one of Japan's first-class rivers. The former Tōkaidō post station of Kuwana-juku was located on the western banks of this river during the Edo period.
Geography The Ibi River has its source in Mount Kanmuri,Tokuyama Dam and the Ibi River . Japan Water Agency. Accessed June 27, 2008. which is located in the town of Ibigawa in Gifu Prefecture, and from there flows south. During its course, it temporarily merges with the Kiso and Nagara rivers. In the city of Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, it finally permanently merges with the Nagara River, which in turn flows into Ise Bay.
River communities Gifu Prefecture Anpachi, Gōdo, Ibigawa, Ikeda, Kaizu, Mizunami, Ōno, Ōgaki, Wanouchi, Yōrō
Mie Prefecture Kuwana
Additional notes Every year, on the second Sunday of November, there is a marathon in Ibigawa, which goes along the river's shores.Ibigawa Marathon Public Site. Ibigawa Marathon Committee. Accessed September 18, 2007. Kuwana is considered the meeting point between Kansai dialect and Nagoya dialect.
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