[ Shimanto City Kochi Prefecture ] Introducing the sightseeing boats you absolutely cannot miss when visiting the Shimanto River!

Kochi Prefecture . Shimanto City , located in the southwestern part of Kochi Prefecture , is a city surrounded by the rich natural environment brought about by the Shimanto River.

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Hata Region Tourism Bureau

The Hata region of Kochi Prefecture is located at the southwestern tip of Shikoku, and is a peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean, facing Tosa Bay to the east and Bungo Channel to the west. It is made up of three cities, two towns, and one village: Hara Village. It is a natural powerhouse rich in blessings, including the nationally famous Shimanto River and Cape Ashizuri, the blessings of the Kuroshio Current that flows along the coast, and the blessings of mountains that boast the largest area of forests in the country.

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A sightseeing boat ride is a must-do when visiting the Shimanto River!

Do you have the image that Shimanto River is a place to go in the summer? Not at all!

In fact, plankton decreases in the winter, making the river much clearer. You can even see the river bottom, which is not possible in the summer.

Why not take a pleasure boat ride up close to the river and experience the Shimanto River in winter, which is different from the summer?

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If you want to buy a sightseeing boat ticket at a bargain price, go to Shimanto City Tourism Association!
1. Sada Submerged Bridge "Sakoya"
2. Sanri Submerged Bridge "Shimanto no Aoi"
3. Takase Submerged Bridge "Nattoku"
4. Sailboat
Want to know more about Shimanto City?

If you want to buy a sightseeing boat ticket at a bargain price, go to Shimanto City Tourism Association!

Visitors to the Shimanto City Tourist Association can purchase sightseeing boat tickets at a 10% discount. We can also help with reservations on your behalf. We also accommodate foreign visitors customers!

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🚶Inside Nakamura Station rotary

If you want to buy a cheap sightseeing boat ticket, please stop by the Shimanto City Tourism Association.

https://www.shimanto-kankou.com/

1. Sada Submerged Bridge "Sakoya"

This pleasure boat tour starts from Sada Chinkabashi , the longest submerged bridge at the lowest point of the Shimanto River. The course passes under two submerged bridges, Sada Chinkabashi and Sanri Chinkabashi. The tour takes about 50 minutes.

*Reservation required. Minimum number of passengers is 2.

Shimanto River Houseboat Sakoya

By turning off the engine and rowing only, you can enjoy the Shimanto River in a relaxing space away from the hustle and bustle of society.

During the firefly season, you can enjoy watching the fireflies dancing wildly on the Shimanto River from aboard a firefly boat, and also enjoy the Shimanto Summer Fireworks Festival from aboard a boat (reservations required) .

🍽️Enjoy a meal (boxed lunch) on board. *Please inquire.

🐶You can board with your dog. *Please inquire.

🚗About 20 minutes by car from Nakamura Station . 🚲About 50 minutes by bicycle .

The Shimanto River Sightseeing Boat ”Sakoya”

Sada, Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture 787-1106

The ship departs from the foot of the subsidence bridge in Sada, where the nature of the Shimanto River opens wide. The course passes under two subsidence bridges, the Sada subsidence bridge and the Sanri subsidence bridge. During the time when the river fisherman's boatman advances with only a rowing oar, you can hear the voices of nature and enjoy the great nature of the Shimanto River. You can enjoy it.

2. Sanri Submerged Bridge "Shimanto no Aoi"

This houseboat is based at Sanri Chinkabashi Bridge, the second bridge downstream on the Shimanto River. The course passes under Sanri Chinkabashi Bridge and ends near Sada Chinkabashi Bridge. The tour takes about 50 minutes.

Regular sightseeing pleasure boat service [Operating hours: 9:00-16:00] Departs every hour on the hour.

Shimanto Houseboat Blue

You can enjoy the Shimanto River by dropping in with friends or family.

You can board a houseboat without making a reservation in advance, but it may get crowded, so we recommend making a reservation in advance to ensure safety. (Open all year round)

If you book a private charter, you can choose the departure time to suit your travel schedule. With the "Private Charter Course," you can enjoy charcoal-grilled eel, sweetfish, and river shrimp on board.

In addition, at "Demonstration! Shimanto River Traditional Fishing Methods," customers can choose their own plan, such as a demonstration attraction of traditional fishing methods or a "seasonal course."

During the firefly season, a firefly boat will be operating, allowing you to enjoy the fireflies dancing wildly on the Shimanto River from aboard the boat (reservations required) .

🍽️Enjoy a meal on board. *Reservations required by 12:00 the day before .

🚗About 25 minutes by car from Nakamura Station. 🚲About 1 hour by bicycle.

Shimanto River Sightseeing Houseboat ”Yakatabune Shimanto-no-Ao"

1446 Misato, Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture 787-1221

You can enjoy a relaxing time on a Yakatabune, which moves quietly along the gently flowing Shimanto River. This is a round-trip course (about 4 km each way) from the platform located about 650m upstream of the Sanri Chinka Bridge to the Sada Chinka Bridge. Meals (lunch box) on board are also available if you make a reservation up to the day before.

3. Takase Submerged Bridge "Nattoku"

This pleasure boat is based at Takase Chinkabashi Bridge, the third bridge downstream on the Shimanto River . The course passes under Takase Chinkabashi Bridge and takes you furthest upstream among the three, where the Hara scenery of the Shimanto River remains. The tour takes about 50 minutes.

Regular service [Operating hours: 9:00-16:00] Departs every hour on the hour.

Shimanto River Pleasure Boat Nattoku

We also have boats with tables and chairs, which is rare among the sightseeing boats that operate on the Shimanto River. People with disabilities and wheelchair users can board with peace of mind.

You will come across the rocks of Onigafuchi, a pool of water 14m deep, where rock pines grow in clusters.

You can enjoy the patterns on the rocks created by the water flowing through the Shimanto River and the wind blowing through.

🍽️Enjoy a meal on board. *Reservations must be made at least one day in advance. In addition to regular cruises and meal courses, we also offer private gourmet courses. Reservations for meal courses and private gourmet courses must be made at least one day in advance. Private gourmet courses are available for groups of three or more.

During the firefly season, a firefly boat will be operating, allowing you to enjoy the fireflies dancing wildly on the Shimanto River from aboard the boat (reservations required) .

🚗About 30 minutes by car from Nakamura Station . 🚲About 1 hour and 40 minutes by bicycle .

The Shimanto River Sightseeing Houseboat Yakatabune ”Nattoku”

846-1 Tadenokawa, Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture 787-1229

"Yakatabune Nattoku" along Route 441 runs a regular service every hour. If you make a reservation by the day before, you can have a meal (lunch box) on board. Along with the relaxing scenery of Shimanto, you can enjoy seasonal delicacies together.

4. Sailboat

You can enjoy the Shimanto River at your leisure on the only sailing boat on the Shimanto River River. The tour takes about 40 minutes.

"Senba" is pronounced "Senba" and was popular among local residents as a means of transportation and transporting daily necessities in the Shimanto River basin from the mid-Meiji period through the Meiji, Taisho and Showa .

The large, gently flowing Shimanto River made it possible to travel distances of several tens of kilometers in a sailing boat.

You can enjoy sightseeing on the mother ship. The sailing ship , pushed silently by the wind, will make you feel closer to the nature of Shimanto.

*As there is no roof and you can enjoy the Shimanto River directly, wearing a life jacket is mandatory .

Want to know more about Shimanto City?

The Shimanto City Tourism Association also offers bicycle rentals!
Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries about Shimanto City tourism or to request brochures.

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Hata Region Tourism Bureau

Kochi

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