The Shimanto River Sightseeing Boat “Senba” Roman, Matsuhiroya
Slip back in time as you board this boat tour in a traditional Japanese sail boat, called “Senba”, and cruise down the Shimanto River with its sail billowing in the wind.
The “Senba” was formerly used to transport and carry a whole range of daily commodities over watershed areas of the Shimanto River from the middle of the Meiji to Taisho and Showa periods. The Meiji Period was (1868-1912), Taisho Period was (1912-1926), and Showa Period was (1926-1989).
The wide and gentle nature of the Shimanto River is why such sail boats had no problem negotiating courses dozens of kilometers long, and served the area by delivering necessary goods, as well as transporting passengers.
A lovely and calming journey on the water, just as the local Japanese had done in ages past is just what you may need to feel refreshed and revitalized.
・The regular service period (March 1 – November 20)
・9:15 a.m. ・10:15 a.m. ・11:15 a.m. ・12:15 p.m. ・1:15 p.m.
・2:15 p.m. ・3:15 p.m. ・4:15 p.m.
All tours during this period are by advance reservation only.
・Privilege: You can try your hand at rowing the boat yourself if desired. (except adverse weather conditions)
・Course: Make a round trip from Nyuta in Shimanto City up to Sada Chinka Bridge.
・Duration: Approximately 45 to 50 minutes
・You must wear a personal flotation device.
The wide and gentle nature of the Shimanto River is why such sail boats had no problem negotiating courses dozens of kilometers long, and served the area by delivering necessary goods, as well as transporting passengers.
A lovely and calming journey on the water, just as the local Japanese had done in ages past is just what you may need to feel refreshed and revitalized.
・The regular service period (March 1 – November 20)
・9:15 a.m. ・10:15 a.m. ・11:15 a.m. ・12:15 p.m. ・1:15 p.m.
・2:15 p.m. ・3:15 p.m. ・4:15 p.m.
All tours during this period are by advance reservation only.
・Privilege: You can try your hand at rowing the boat yourself if desired. (except adverse weather conditions)
・Course: Make a round trip from Nyuta in Shimanto City up to Sada Chinka Bridge.
・Duration: Approximately 45 to 50 minutes
・You must wear a personal flotation device.
This plan cannot be booked online right now.
Please contact us by phone directly to sponsorship
Sponsorship information
Plan contents
- Acceptance period
- From March 1 until November 20
* Online reservations can be made from 3 months to 3 days before the date of the plan. - Fees
- Adults (junior high school level and over):2,500yen
Children (elementary schoolers):1,200yen - Time required
- Approximately 45 to 50 minutes
- Number of participants
- 2 to 12 passengers
- Meeting place
- Activity time
- ・The regular service period, i.e. March 21 – the end of November as follows:
・9:15 a.m. ・10:15 a.m. ・11:15 a.m. ・12:15 p.m. ・1:15 p.m.
・2:15 p.m. ・3:15 p.m. ・4:15 p.m.
※ We may be able to accommodate you according to your request during the period of December 2 to March 19.
Information on the day
- Transportation service
- Not available
- Precautions
- Please note the tour is subject to cancelation due to bad weather or river conditions.
※ If you have a Ryoma Passport, please present it at the time of check-in or payment. - Fees include
- Passenger fare
- 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.
This plan cannot be booked online right now.
Please contact us by phone directly to sponsorship
Sponsorship information
Sponsorship
Senba Roman, Matsuhiroya
16 Nyuta, Shimanto-shi, Kochi 787-0020
TEL：090-9458-3644
■ Business hours:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TEL：090-9458-3644
■ Business hours:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
