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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Shimanto River sightseeing boats
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Kochi Yosakoi Information Exchange Center
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Sun River Shimanto Bussankan
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Harimaya Bridge
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Katsurahama Aquarium
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Susaki nabeyaki ramen
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Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden
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Godaisan Park
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Kochi Castle Museum Of History
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Ino-cho Paper Museum
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Kochi Castle
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Katsuo no tataki (seared bonito) experience
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Shaenjiri(Closed down on November 27, 2022)
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Niyodo River
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Sugi-no-Osugi Japanese cedar
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Monet's Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa Village
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Katsurahama Beach
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Yoshino River
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Kochi Tabi Hiroba
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Tosa Select Shop Tencosu
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Cape Ashizuri
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Sunday Market
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Hirome Market
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Kochi Ryoma Airport
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Walking the town of Nakatosa
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Chikurin-ji Temple
