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Kochi Prefecture Shimanto City Tourism Association.
Shimanto City is a Rich in nature city located in the southwestern part of the Kochi Prefecture, facing 1,100m-class mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
It was created in 2005 by the merger of the former Nakamura City and Nishitosa Village, and the name of the city is derived from the Shimanto River that streams through the city. With this Account, we will deliver the charm of Shimanto City to everyone. Thank you very much!
■How to Access Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
About 2 hours and 30 minutes by Car from Kochi Ryoma Airport
1 hour by Express from JR Kochi Station
■Basic Information of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
With a population of about 30,000 (as of June 2025), it has the third largest population in Kochi Prefecture. Forests occupy about 91% of the city area, and the Shimanto River, which stream through the city, has a total length of 196 km, has no Dam in the main stream, and is known as "the last Clear streams of the Japan", and the city's catch phrase is "A city that lives with the river".
■History of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
The Former Nakamura area of Shimanto City is called "Little Kyoto of Tosa", and the cityscape that the Norifusa Ichijo, which turned down about 550 years ago during the Onin War, followed Kyoto and Maintenance Grid Layout still remains. The Traditional charm of culture, history and Nature is perfect for walking.
■Recommended Sightseeing spots in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
Submersible Bridge
・There are are nine submersible bridges in the main stream, such as the Sada Submersible Bridge and the Iwama Submersible Bridge
activity
・Shimanto River Sightseeing Boat
・Canoe, SUP
・Shimantori Barbecue
・Cycling
history
・Ichijo Shrine
・Fuwa Hachimangu
・Shimanto City Local Museum
・Hanke Tenmangu
・Kuroson Shrine
eclipse
・Salt Tataki
・Billi Gatsuo
・Bushukan chuhai
・Ayu
・Eel
・River shrimp
・Gori
■To Shimanto City, where Nature and culture come to life
Shimanto City, where Nature and history and culture fuse, is an ideal travel destination where you can refresh your mind and body.
Please come and look for the scenery and experiences that can only be encountered here.
We will continue to broadcasting the charm of Shimanto City, so please follow us!
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