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Experiencing river descents via canoe or kayak, or swaying along aboard traditional yakatabune houseboats while tasting exquisite river fish gastronomy like fresh sweetfish and river shrimp is immensely popular among international tourists. It is a premier healing area with slow-flowing times where you can experience the earth&#8217;s life force and harmony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boasting a total length of 196 kilometers and known globally as &#8220;Japan&#8217;s last pristine stream,&#8221; the &#8220;Shimanto River&#8221; is a sacred destination representing Kochi Prefecture where untouched primitive great nature and rustic river living still breathe beautifully. 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