Shimanto River

Great cycling experience along the river

Bicycles can be borrowed at the traveller information center just near Nakamura station. Luggage can be stored there temporarily as well. We borrowed 2 with electric power assistance. They are of hig...

Legendary Location, Stunning Scenery, Nice People

There are many ways to enjoy the Shimanto River and recently there is a lot more information in English about the area. This visit I did not have my own bike and really wanted to cycle down beside the...

Bicycle trip along the Shimanto River

In March 2019 a friend and I completed a bicycle trip along the Shimanto River. We flew from Tokyo Haneda airport with our bikes. The trip showcased Kochi Prefecture’s natural environment and the Sh...

Kawarakko in Shimento (October 2016)

We rented a house and for the 4 of us it was huge, probably meant for 10 or 12 people. Absolutely fabulous, facing the Shimanto river and in between 2 submersible bridges. You will need a car and if...

水は澄んで美しい。

ツアーで四万十川遊覧船に乗り、沈下橋の下をくぐり、下流、上流へと舟旅を楽しみました。四万十川は、高知県高岡郡津野町の不入山を源流点とする四国最長の大河で、その長さは196キロメートルにわたります。水深は50ｃｍ～5ｍとのこと。水が澄みきっていて美しく、小魚や鮎が泳ぐ姿、川岸にはサギも見られました。河原は広く、キャンプもできるそうです。