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Shimanto River

The Longest River in the Shikoku Region, Known as “Japan’s Last Clear Stream”.

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Shimanto River is the longest river in the Shikoku region, flowing through the western part of Kochi Prefecture and boasting a total length of 196km. The river begins at Mt. Irazu in the town of Tsuno.
Known as “Japan’s last clear stream,” the river offers beautiful natural scenery for every season of the year.

There are 48 low water crossings across the Shimanto River, designed so that they will not be washed away by the river’s currents when the water level rises.
Particularly famous among them is the “Sada Low Water Crossing (Imanari Bridge),” located the farthest downstream and boasting a total length of 291.6 meters. As it is the closest low water crossing to the city of Shimanto, it is often visited by tourists.

Highlights

  • The beautiful scenery of the no-rail low water crossings, river, and mountains is quite popular.
  • Taking in the river’s scenery from a sightseeing boat is another option.
  • There are many bicycle rental facilities, so taking a bike ride through the abundant nature is a great choice.
  • The low water crossings are also used as residential roads for locals.

Photos

  • Sightseeing by pleasure boat is also recommended.

    Sightseeing by pleasure boat is also recommended.

  • Sada low water crossing

    Sada low water crossing

  • Beautiful scenery unfolds.

    Beautiful scenery unfolds.

  • Near the Iwama low water crossing

    Near the Iwama low water crossing

  • The low water bridges are also used as residential roads for locals

    The low water bridges are also used as residential roads for locals

  • The longest river in Shikoku, spanning 196 kilometers.

    The longest river in Shikoku, spanning 196 kilometers.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

There are pamphlets and signage available in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Free Wi-Fi is available at our association's office.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Luggage storage is offered at our association, and there are coin lockers available at Nakamura Station of the Tosa Kuroshio Railway.

Q

Are there restrooms available?

A

Yes, there are restrooms at Nakamura Station.

Q

Are there smoking areas?

A

Yes, there is one at Nakamura Station.

Reviews

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  • 林志忠

    是日本名水百選,秘境百選之一,也被稱為日本最後的清流。

  • ChenChen1983

    日本三大清流之一,沒有遭到人為的破壞,保持原有自然樣貌。

  • 美蘭

    也因為是很鄉下的地方,沒有大型的建設開發及工業的污染,所以保有原始純樸的景色,是一條非常乾淨漂亮的河流。

Details

Name in Japanese
四万十川
Address
Kochi Prefecture (Tsuno-cho, Nakatosa-cho, Shimanto-cho, Shimanto City)
Tel
0880-35-4171 (Shimanto Tourist Information Center)
Closed
Free to walk
Hours
Walk anytime
Admission Fare
None
Access
Access to the Shimanto River is via the Tosa Kuroshio Railway, with Nakamura Station as the nearest stop.
Official Website
Official Website (English)