Shimanto River Explained

Shimanto River
Subdivision Type1:	Country
Length:	196km (122miles)

The is a river in western Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.^[1] 196 km in length, it has a watershed of 2,270 km².

Since the river is remote from major cities and does not have any dams, it is sometimes referred to as "the last clear stream of Japan". Fishing and production of nori is a thriving industry along the river. It has been named one of the "Three Free-Flowing Rivers in Japan", along with the Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture and the Kakita River in Shizuoka Prefecture.

The river also has 47, including those of tributaries.^[2] Chinkabashi are low-water crossings constructed without parapets in order not to be washed away by floods. The prefecture decided to preserve them as a cultural heritage.

See also

• Yoshino River, which has similar low water crossings

Notes and References

1. Book: Nakayama, Keiko . A Forest Environment Tax Scheme in Japan: Toward Water Source Cultivation . 2022-03-02 . Springer Nature . 978-981-16-9352-6 . 120–121 . en.
2. Web site: Association . Kochi Visitors & Convention . Sada Chinkabashi (submersible bridge) . 2023-10-10 . Visit Kochi Japan . ja.