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Shimanto River Boats and Boat Builders（四万十の川舟と舟大工）
しまんとのかわぶね River Boats of the Shimanto
Flat-bottomed boats for shallow water, their shape decided by the river rather than by pattern.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Crafts / Ceramics / Architecture |
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| City / town | Shimanto |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Western area |
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FAQ
- Where is River Boats of the Shimanto?
- It is in Shimanto, Kōchi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at River Boats of the Shimanto?
- Flat-bottomed boats for shallow water, their shape decided by the river rather than by pattern. The focus is crafts and ceramics, architecture.
- When was River Boats of the Shimanto established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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