All Reviews of Shimanto River

The Shimanto River, known as “Japan’s last pristine river,” truly lives up to its name!

Driving along the riverbank, you’ll see crystal-clear water and lush green mountains, and occasionally come across a “submersible bridge” with no guardrails. Walking across one gives you the thrilling feeling of, “Wait! Are we really allowed to walk on this?”

If you have enough time, I recommend taking a yakatabune boat ride to leisurely enjoy the river scenery, or renting a bike and cycling along the river. Finish it off with some sweetfish or Shimanto eel—perfect! It doesn’t have the bustle of a big city, but it has a relaxing, soothing atmosphere that makes it hard to leave.

The Shimanto River is known as one of Japan’s last clear-flowing rivers. Its clean, pure water has helped shape the area’s unique natural landscape.

I’ve heard that many nearby Japanese sake breweries even use water from the Shimanto River, which gives the sake an especially smooth, mellow taste.

This time, I took a sightseeing boat and enjoyed the scenery along the riverbanks. The gently flowing water and lush green mountains created such a peaceful, beautiful atmosphere. It was an unforgettable nature-filled trip.

It's one of Japan's top 100 famous waters and also one of the top 100 hidden spots. People even call it the last clear stream in Japan.

It's one of Japan's three most pristine rivers. There's been no human damage, so it still looks completely natural.

Since it's a pretty rural area, there hasn't been any major development or industrial pollution. The scenery remains pristine and simple. It's an incredibly clean and beautiful river.