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The Shimanto River

Kochi · Shimanto · Contemporary Art

Japanese name: 四万十川の流域景観

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The Shimanto River
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WHAT TO DOThe Shimanto River

No dam on the main course, so the meanders remain; bridges and villages are all placed on the assumption of flood.

WHEREKochi

West · Shimanto

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No dam on the main course, so the meanders remain; bridges and villages are all placed on the assumption of flood.

About this place

The Shimanto River (四万十川, Shimanto-gawa) is a Class A river in western Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. 196 km (122 mi) in length, it has a watershed of 2,270 km2 (880 sq mi).

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Highlights / collection:Main stream with no dams, Distance between river and village Genre:Outdoor art and land art

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