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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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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Hirome Market
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Cape Ashizuri
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Kochi Ryoma Airport
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Niyodo River
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Katsurahama Aquarium
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Katsurahama Beach
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Walking the town of Nakatosa
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Harimaya Bridge
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Sunday Market
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Susaki nabeyaki ramen
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Chikurin-ji Temple
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Shimanto River sightseeing boats
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Japanese Paper Museum in Ino
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Monet's Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa Village
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Sugi-no-Osugi Japanese cedar
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Kochi Castle
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Tosa Select Shop Tencosu
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Katsuo tataki (seared bonito) experience
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Kochi Tabi Hiroba
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Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden
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Shaenjiri
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Sun River Shimanto Bussankan
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Kochi Castle Museum Of History
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Yoshino River
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Godaisan Park
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Kochi Yosakoi Information Exchange Center
