For the safety of small boats and accident prevention

Rules of the River have been formulated to prevent accidents and promote safety in the lower reaches of the Kiso Three Rivers.
Follow the rules, and take note of the following.

• 1

  Do Not Disturb Local Residents

  People live along the river.

  • Do not operate boats at night or early in the morning
  • Do not use personal watercraft that are loud due to illegal modifications, etc.
  
• 2

  Do Not Disturb Fishermen

  Fisherman operate throughout the year in all areas of the lower reaches of the Kiso Three Rivers.

  • Give fishing boats, fishing grounds and fishing equipment a wide berth, and navigate carefully around them
  
• 3

  Do Not Disturb Other People
  on the Water

  There are many ways to enjoy rivers and riverbeds.

  • Pay extra attention to your wake when passing near canoes, regattas and other manually powered watercraft.
  • Do not park inconsiderately on riverbanks or do other things that disturb other people on the water (from May to October, parts of the bed of the Nagara River are used for triathlons)
  
• 4

  Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

  There are distinct dangers in the lower reaches of the Kiso Three Rivers.

  • Stay away from the Nagaragawa Dam and its intakes
  • Be careful in shallow areas, around spur dikes, and near training jetties at the river mouth