Nice, clean hotel. I'm addition to the usual toiletries in the room, many extra amenities are available from the shelves in the 1st floor hall, such as room slippers and toothbrushes for children, soft toothbrushes, bath salts, a variety of lotions, etc
Large parking lot. Washoku restaurant, convenience store, and large Shimanto souvenir shop are adjacent to the hotel.
Nice range of お土産, good food souvenirs. Quite a few kinds of yuzu stuff & other local products.
Half of the store sells local produce and the other half omiyage. The selection of items is really good.
Great for omiyage if you're in town! Also has local produce and food.
Sun River Shimanto Bussankan is a comprehensive market and visitor center showcasing special products from municipalities throughout the Shimanto River region in Kochi Prefecture. The facility serves as both a local produce market where visitors can purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and regional specialties, and as an introduction to the cultural heritage of Japan's most pristine river valley.
The market offers a curated selection of fresh fruits and vegetables that can be directly shipped from their production sources, along with locally crafted souvenirs reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. Visitors can find the region's famous grilled unagi (freshwater eel), fresh-caught river fish specialties, and traditional preserved foods that represent centuries-old preparation techniques developed by Shimanto River communities.
The closest major transportation hub is Nakamura Station, accessible via the JR Dosan Line and Tosa Kuroshio Railway. From central Tokyo, the journey requires connecting through multiple rail lines to reach this remote region of Shikoku. The facility is located in Shimanto City, approximately 100 kilometers west of Kochi in one of Japan's most geographically isolated river valleys.
No admission fees are typically required for browsing Sun River Shimanto Bussankan. Visitors can freely explore the market and learn about regional products without charge. Individual purchases vary by product, and the facility operates as part of the larger Shimanto tourism infrastructure designed to showcase the area's natural and cultural resources.
