Dōzan River

The Dōzan River is the largest branch of the and flows through and prefectures in . Its name was derived from the Besshi copper mine that is now closed. In Tokushima Prefecture, it is called the Iyo River.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in Japan
  • Also known as: “Dōzan” and “Dozan Gawa”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Awakawaguchi and Iyaguchi.

Railway stop
Photo: Mitsuki-2368, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Awa-Kawaguchi Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of , , Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D25".

Railway stop
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Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of , , Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "D24". is situated 2½ km northeast of Dōzan River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Oboke and Koboke and Iya Valley.

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Ōboke and Koboke mean, respectively, "big steps dangerous" and "small steps dangerous" — an apt description of the perils of traversing on foot through these steep gorges in . The river views and awesome white water rafting are the big draws here.

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is a remote mountain valley deep in the heart of . One of Japan's Three Hidden Valleys, Iya has dramatic mountain scenery, traditional thatched roof homes, and historic vine bridges.

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is a city located in , Japan. As of 1 September 2025, the city had an estimated population of 20,518 and a population density of 28.4 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 721.42 square kilometres.

Dōzan River

Latitude
33.96068° or 33° 57′ 38″ north
Longitude
133.75527° or 133° 45′ 19″ east
Elevation
102 metres (335 feet)
Open location code
8Q5MXQ64+74
Geo­Names ID
1864326
Wiki­data ID
Q5321269
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Satellite Map

Discover Dōzan River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Welsh—“Dōzan River” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Dōzan Gawa”
  • Indonesian: “Sungai Dōzan”
  • Irish: “Abhainn Dōzan”
  • Japanese: “銅山川”
  • Persian: “رود دوزان”
  • Spanish: “Rio Dozan”
  • Spanish: “Rio Dōzan”
  • Spanish: “Río Dozan”
  • Spanish: “Río Dōzan”
  • Turkish: “Dōzan Nehri”
  • Uzbek: “Dōzan daryosi”
  • Welsh: “Afon Dōzan”
  • “Dōzan-gawa”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kawaguchi and Yamashirocho-Okawamochi.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Awa-Kawaguchi Station and Iyaguchi.

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