Strolling along the Shimanto River

The Shimanto River is located in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. It is 196 kilometers long. Because there is no large reservoir built on the main stream of the river, it is known as "Japan's last clear stream". There are 48 sunken bridges (there are no guardrails on the bridges and they can only accommodate one car). Through the ) you can feel the charm of the open rivers and mountains. I walked to visit the temples along the way, but I had limited energy so I could only visit the "Wakai River Sunken Bridge", "Watari River Bridge (Red Iron Bridge)" and "First Sunken Bridge" along the way, and then walked a long distance to Standing on the bank of the Shimanto River, admiring the clear river and the majestic mountains up close, I am satisfied! Today is my date with Shimanto River. I had breakfast with the owner of the B&B, Fujimoto-san. We talked in a mixture of Chinese, English and Japanese. It was a pity that we had met too late. We said goodbye to each other and I set off on today's journey. I will take care. Visit the Shimanto River. When I went out, I first came to the Watagawa Bridge. The Watagawa Bridge was a red iron bridge similar to the Nishiryu Bridge. It stood on the Ten River and waved to me. I stopped to take a picture, then walked along the Nakasuji River to the Sakamoto Bridge, and finally arrived at the first sunken bridge. The water of the Shimanto River is crystal clear, and the breeze is blowing gently. It is not at all as hot as August. I stayed there for a long time to enjoy the scenery alone, and my heart was filled with joy! At Shenxia Bridge, I happened to meet a very charming English teacher from Ashizuri Elementary School. I was finally able to tell her all the English stories I had prepared. Fortunately, she understood my poor English and we had a good chat. The Shimanto River left me The impression was amazing, both the scenery and the human touch were unforgettable! #2024TravelReview