Shimanto River
The Shimanto River is known as “Japan’s last remaining clear stream.” The many submersible Chinkabashi (bridges without balustrades made so that they sink and are not swept away when the river floods) that can be found along the river, give the Shimanto River its poetic charm.These bridges are still used by residents to this day. You can also enjoying various activities along the Shimanto River such as canoeing, yakatabune boat rides,and cycling.
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From Tokyo to one of Japan's least-explored regions for uncrowded nature activities
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More Information about Shimanto River
Street address
- Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture and other locations
About KOCHI Access
Route1
- 30 minutes by rental bicycle from Nakamura Station to Sadachinka-Bridge
Route2
- 1 minute by foot from Ekawasaki Station on the JR Dosan Line
Opening Hours
- Varies depending on store
Closed
- Varies depending on store
Best season
- Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct.
Point
- For sightseeing information, contact Hata Plaza Tourism Association or the Shimanto City Tourism Association.
You can rent bikes for cycling at JR Ekawasaki Station, JR Nakamura Station, and elsewhere.
Spots around
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Monet's Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa Village
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Kochi Castle
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Kochi Tabi Hiroba
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Yoshino River
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Kochi Castle Museum Of History
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Susaki nabeyaki ramen
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Cape Ashizuri
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Japanese Paper Museum in Ino
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Godaisan Park
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Tosa Select Shop Tencosu
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Sun River Shimanto Bussankan
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Sugi-no-Osugi Japanese cedar
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Kochi Ryoma Airport
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Walking the town of Nakatosa
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Katsurahama Aquarium
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Niyodo River
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Harimaya Bridge
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Sunday Market
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Katsuo tataki (seared bonito) experience
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Shaenjiri
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Chikurin-ji Temple
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Katsurahama Beach
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Kochi Yosakoi Information Exchange Center
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Shimanto River sightseeing boats
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Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden
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Hirome Market
