Shimanto River: Japan's Best Kept Secret
The 196-km Shimanto River is the longest river in Shikoku and is known as “Japan’s last remaining limpid stream.” You can see the relationship between the river and local residents who live in harmony with nature amid landscapes that vary from season to season.
This widely undiscovered area is a destination where vibrant green mountain peaks are the backdrop to turquoise waters that offer up unique ways to discover local life in Japan. For fishermen and nori (seaweed) farmers, the river is a source of livelihood. For local children, it’s an enviable naturally crafted playground, and for the population of outdoor-loving locals, it’s a way of life.
It may take a little legwork to get there, but once you arrive it is an incredibly rewarding way to explore a naturally stunning, untouched pocket of Japan.
This widely undiscovered area is a destination where vibrant green mountain peaks are the backdrop to turquoise waters that offer up unique ways to discover local life in Japan. For fishermen and nori (seaweed) farmers, the river is a source of livelihood. For local children, it’s an enviable naturally crafted playground, and for the population of outdoor-loving locals, it’s a way of life.
It may take a little legwork to get there, but once you arrive it is an incredibly rewarding way to explore a naturally stunning, untouched pocket of Japan.
