Shimazu Raftmen's Path and Doro-kyo Gorge Riverboat

Tracing the History of Shingu
 
Shimazu, located in Kumanogawa-cho, is an enclave of Shingu, about 30 km north of the city center.
The area holds a special connection to Shingu's history, as trees cut from the mountains were once transported on rafts from Shimazu down the Kumano River to the city center.
Explore the same path the raftmen once traveled with a local guide.
While strolling along the moss-covered Raftmen’s Path, let your mind wander back to the days when the raftmen passed through, breathing in the same clean forest air.
Afterward, take a boat tour through the beautiful Doro-kyo Gorge, located just upstream on the Kumano River, in a traditional Japanese-style boat.
 
Points
✔ Guided tours by local guides who know Shimazu inside and out.
✔ Visitors will learn about the life and customs of the raftsmen from that time.
✔ Includes a chartered taxi from Shimazu village to the boarding station for the Doro-kyo boat tour.