Shimanto River Sightseeing Houseboat: Yakatabune “Nattoku”
Fully unwind and relax as you glide down the river in a pleasure cruise houseboat. Look into the beautiful crystal-blue river, surrounded by leafy mountains, and hear the gentle sounds and voices of the natural world around you.
This is a very unique and relaxing experience designed with the sole purpose of bringing you calm and the healing touch of nature.
Submerse yourself in the blues and greens, in all their resplendent hues and tones. Nature’s palette swirls about you as you progress on this gentle journey on the Shimanto River. Food service is also available, so consider taking time to refill both mind and body on the smooth surface of the water. The experience is one to be savored at the time, and treasured for a lifetime.
・Departure time: From April until September: Every hour on the hour between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
From October until March: Every hour on the hour between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
・Duration: Approximately 50 minutes
・Course: Boat pier – Takase Chinka (submersible) Bridge – around 3 kilometers’ upstream – boat pier (The cruising distance is subject to change more or less depending on the river volume)
・Meal service (bento box) also available. (* must be reserved)
Choice of meals at 1,100 yen, 1,650 yen or 2,200 yen
Submerse yourself in the blues and greens, in all their resplendent hues and tones. Nature’s palette swirls about you as you progress on this gentle journey on the Shimanto River. Food service is also available, so consider taking time to refill both mind and body on the smooth surface of the water. The experience is one to be savored at the time, and treasured for a lifetime.
・Departure time: From April until September: Every hour on the hour between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
From October until March: Every hour on the hour between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
・Duration: Approximately 50 minutes
・Course: Boat pier – Takase Chinka (submersible) Bridge – around 3 kilometers’ upstream – boat pier (The cruising distance is subject to change more or less depending on the river volume)
・Meal service (bento box) also available. (* must be reserved)
Choice of meals at 1,100 yen, 1,650 yen or 2,200 yen
Plan contents
- Acceptance period
- Year-round
* Online reservations can be made from 3 months to 3 days before the date of the plan. - Fees
- Adults (Junior high school students and older): 2,200 yen
Children (Elementary school students): 1,100 yen
※ Infants: Free of charge - Time required
- Approximately 50 minutes
- Number of participants
- 1 to 20 passengers
- Meeting place
- Parking lots: with a capacity of 30 cars and 5 motor-coaches
- Activity time
- ・Departure time: From April until September: Every hour on the hour between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
From October until March: Every hour on the hour between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Information on the day
- Transportation service
- Not available
- Precautions
- Please note the tour is subject to cancelation due to bad weather or river conditions.
In that case, we will contact you via phone by the day before the tour.
※ If you have a Ryoma Passport, please present it at the time of check-in or payment. - Special notes for groups
- If you are with a group of 20 or over, you may charter the whole boat. (subject to negotiation)
- Payment method
- on-site payment
- Cancelation policies
- If you cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show up, we will charge 100 percent of your tour fee. Cancelation fees are waived 50 percent provided you notify us by the day before.
Sponsorship
Nattoku
846-1 Tadenokawa, Shimanto-shi, Kochi 787-1229
TEL：0880-38-2918 FAX：0880-38-2612
■ Business hours:
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ Holidays:
Open 7 days a week
TEL：0880-38-2918 FAX：0880-38-2612
■ Business hours:
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ Holidays:
Open 7 days a week
