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Anan・Minami・Kaiyo
One of the best parts of southern Tokushima is the coastline. There are winding inlets and bays, a flat line where the Pacific Ocean stretches out, and beaches where sea turtles comes to lay their eggs. The undulating terrain of the ocean, mountains, and rivers is a mecca for outdoor sports such as surfing, SUP (stand up paddle boarding), kayaking, diving, fishing, trekking, and cycling. South Tokushima is also known for its fresh seafood such as lobsters, abalone, and blue-ringed squid, as well as its locally raised chicken.
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Anan・Minami・Kaiyo area
Southern Tokushima Prefecture
Tokushima Prefecture is the only prefecture in Japan that does not have trains that operate by electricity. All trains are diesel-powered via fuel, but there is a very unique mode of transportation here. This is the world`s first Dual-mode vehicle (DMV), which can be used on both roads and railway tracks. Here is a model course in southern Tokushima Prefecture where you can experience a ride in a DMV, try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and perhaps stay at an inn.
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Anan・Minami・Kaiyo area
Tairyuji Temple
This temple with its massive grounds is located at the top of a mountain in the southern part of Tokushima Pilgrimage. It can be reached by foot or by cable car. It is said that Kukai/Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism and the Shikoku pilgrimage spent 100 days training here on his journey around the island.
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Anan・Naka・Kito
Anan City is well-known for the Nichia Corporation, the company that developed the blue diode light. Along the coast you can try SUP or other water sports, such as kayaking. You can also visit a shrine dedicated to the "god of cats" where many people have left beckoning cats. You can also ride the longest cable car ride in western Japan that goes to Tairyuji Temple, one of the sacred sites along the Shikoku Pilgrimage route.
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Minami・Mugi・Shishikui
In this area, you can drive along the coastline or just listen to the beautiful sound of the waves, try your hand at fishing in the birthplace of rock fishing, or make your surfing debut at one of the best surf spots in Japan. You can also experience a ride in a DMV (dual-mode vehicle), or indulge in a natural hot spring bath.
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Accommodation
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Sabi Katayama
Sabi Katayama is located right next to the beautiful Sabi no Hama Beach in the southern part of Tokushima Prefecture. We offer a wide range of accommodations for everyone, from family trips and business use; to leisure and sports camps; and for groups who want to enjoy nature.
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Pension Shishikui
Activities
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【Shikoku Pilgrimage Guided Tours】Cranes and Dragons – Hike to Temple 20 and 21 (9 hours)
Learn about various historical objects on the temple grounds of the first two temples along the Shikoku pilgrimage route - Temple 20, Kakurinji and Temple 21, Tairyūji. Places to Visit: ◆Temple 20, Kakurinji ◆Temple 21, Tairyūji Price (Per Person) Group of 1: 90,000 Yen Group of 2: 45,000 Yen Group of 3: 30,000 Yen Group of 4: 22,500 Yen (For more than four people, please contact us. Max: 7 people) Age: 15 & Older Walking Distance: Approx. 10 km Time Needed: Approx. 9 Hours *The schedule is only an estimate and may change depending on the day, weather, etc.
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Ride the Underwater Sightseeing Boat "Blue Marine"! (See Coral & Tropical Fish)
The Underwater Sightseeing Boat "Blue Marine" circles around the bay of Takega Island, a portion of the Muroto-Anan Quasi-National Park, in this approximately 40 minute cruise. The bay contains a marine park, designated by the Ministry of Environment, and is home to colonies or coral and tropical fish. From the observation deck at the lower level of the boat, guests will be able to enjoy the clear and beautiful waters of the Shishikui sea up close. The sight of tropical fish swimming among the coral will make it feel like you're taking a walk under the sea. ♪ ◇ Cruise Time (Round-trip) Approx. 40 ~ 45 Minutes ◇ Closed Days Every Tuesday (※ If Tuesday is a public holiday, then we will be closed the following day.) ※ We operate on Tuesdays during Golden Week, Summer Break, and the End/Beginning of Year Holiday. ◇ Cruise Departure Times 【AM】9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 【PM】13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 ※ Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to departure. ※ The cruise at 12:00 only runs on Sundays, Holidays, During Golden Week (April 29 - May 5), During Obon (August 12 - 15), and During the Year-End/Beginning Holidays (December 29 - January 3rd) ※ The cruise at 16:00 only runs on Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, During Golden Week (April 29 - May 5), During Obon (August 12 - 15), and During the Year-End/Beginning Holidays (December 29 - January 3rd) Additionally, the 16:00 cruise is only 30 minutes. ※ We are closed twice a year when the ship is docked. Please call or check our website for more information. ※ The cruise may be cancelled in the case of bad weather/rough sea conditions. Please check prior to coming.
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Make Pizza or Gratin with an Authentic Pizza Oven!
Use an authentic pizza oven to make pizza or gratin! Cooking in the great outdoors is truly a special experience. Take this special opportunity to spend time with your family, friends, or as a couple. ♢Tsubadani Shizen Taikenmura♢ We want to offer our guests nature-related experiences that they will never forget! With this in mind, we offer a variety of hands-on activities such as ziplining, camping, BBQ, pizza baking, wood-chopping, river fun, and more. We welcome families, friends, couples, and various other groups. ♢Information♢ ・Time: Choose a Time From 11:00 - 19:00 ・Fee: 5,000 Yen ♢Note♢ 1. The fire will be managed by the staff. 2. Please prepare all the ingredients that you wish to cook with by yourself. How to Book ① Select the date and time in the calendar. ② Please select "1" when selecting the "Number of Participants (Authentic Pizza Oven Rental)"
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Ride a Cable Car to Tairyuji Temple (Round-trip Tickets)
The Tairyuji Cable Car connects the Washi no Sato Station in Naka Town to the Tairyuji Station in Anan City. With a total length of 2,775 meters, it is the longest ropeway in western Japan. In the past, Tairyuji Temple was only accessible on foot and was one of the most difficult spots on the pilgrimage. However, the opening of this cable car has allowed many visitors to easily visit the temple and the huge temple grounds. A variety of alpine plants grow on the temple grounds throughout the seasons, including rhododendron in spring, hydrangea in the summer, maples in the autumn, and camellia in winter. 【How to Make a Reservation 】 ① Please select the date of your visit. ② Please select "8:00" for the time. ※Tickets can be used for any time of your choice on the valid day. ③ Please select the number of tickets you would like for the number of participants. ④ On the day of your visit, please tell the name of the person who made the reservation at the ticket counter. You will then receive your ticket. 【About the Cable Car】 ・Operating Hours: 8:00-16:40 (Last Service to the Temple) ・The cable car runs every 20 minutes. ・Operation times may change during heavy traffic. 【Location】 76, Tano, Naga-cho, Naga-gun, Tokushima 771-5203, Japan Tairyuji Ropeway
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Handmaking Miso with Pesticide-free Ingredients!
Experience making miso with pesticide-free ingredients in a 150- year-old Japanese traditional folk house! Young children are welcome to join! Enjoy making traditional miso in a relaxing environment. Local mineral water is used for making miso, and the soybeans are carefully cooked over a bonfire. After the activity, you can take home 2 kg （about 4.4lbs) of miso. After taking it home, you have to let the miso rest for at least 3 months before you can eat it. The taste of the miso changes depending on the length of time it is left to rest. Leaving the miso to rest for your preferred length of time is part of the fun of making hand-made miso! Enjoy making the perfect miso using safe ingredients during the best time for miso making. ♪ 【Ingredients】 ・ Pesticide-free Soybeans ・ Pesticide-free Koji Malted Rice ・ Sun-dried Salt ・ Local Mineral Water ♢About the Mugi Aozora Project ♢ We plan and operate nature activity tours in southern Tokushima Prefecture. In 150-year-old Japanese traditional folk houses (kominka), guests can experience the country way of life throughout the four seasons. We also offer many tours for children as young as under 1, as well as camping programs. Our staff have over 15 years of experience in nature activities. We're looking forward to meeting you!
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【Hi-COLOR handworks】Single Gauze Haori Indigo/Mud/Madder Dyeing
Hi-COLOR handworks is located in Kaiyo Town in the southernmost part of Tokushima Prefecture. We use water from the Kaifu River, said to be one of the cleanest in all Japan, for our dyeing. We also cultivate all of the indigo needed for our dyeing by our ourselves. In addition to indigo dyeing, visitors can experience madder dyeing or mud dyeing, a rarity in Japan, that uses mud from the mineral spring that gushes out a local shrine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Activity Details We will dye a single gauze 8-part sleeved haori. You can choose between indigo dyeing, mud dyeing, or madder dyeing. It can be dyed in a single color, or with two different colors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, if you put our address into a car navigation system, it will only show a portion of the route. Please put "Hi-COLOR handworks" into Google Maps. ----------- Shop Details ----------- 【Name】Hi-COLOR handworks 【Address】〒775-0202 Tsutsujigon 6-2. Ogawa, Kaiyo-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture 【TEL】0884-75-2515 【HP】https://hi-colorhandworks.com/
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Enjoy a BBQ in the Great Outdoors!
This plan includes a complete set of equipment, so you just need to bring your own food and drinks and enjoy a BBQ in the great outdoors. ♪ There is also a kitchen space with a roof, so there is no need to worry if it rains! (Reservations can be made for 3,000 yen per space.) ♢Tsubadani Shizen Taikenmura♢ We want to offer our guests nature-related experiences that they will never forget! With this in mind, we offer a variety of hands-on activities such as ziplining, camping, BBQ, pizza baking, wood-chopping, river fun, and more. We welcome families, friends, couples, and various other groups. Enjoy a unique time in the midst of grand nature, something you can't experience in the big city! ♢BBQ Plan♢ ・Time: 10:00 - 17:00 (Please come at your desired time.) ・Prices: Those 12 & Above: 2000 yen Those 6 -11: 1000 yen Those 5 & Under: Free *Optional Roofed Space (1 Plot): 3000 yen *Please select the Roofed Space as an optional addition. If you do not apply for this, you will not be able to use the roofed space. ・Number of Participants: Reservations can be made starting from 4 people.
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【Hi-COLOR handworks】Hemp Stole Indigo/Mud/Madder Dyeing
Hi-COLOR handworks is located in Kaiyo Town in the southernmost part of Tokushima Prefecture. We use water from the Kaifu River, said to be one of the cleanest in all Japan, for our dyeing. We also cultivate all of the indigo needed for our dyeing by our ourselves. In addition to indigo dyeing, visitors can experience madder dyeing or mud dyeing, a rarity in Japan, that uses mud from the mineral spring that gushes out a local shrine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Activity Details We will dye a hemp stole (180 cm x 53 cm). You can choose between indigo dyeing, mud dyeing, or madder dyeing. It can be dyed in a single color, or with two different colors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately, if you put our address into a car navigation system, it will only show a portion of the route. Please put "Hi-COLOR handworks" into Google Maps. ----------- Shop Details ----------- 【Name】Hi-COLOR handworks 【Address】〒775-0202 Tsutsujigon 6-2. Ogawa, Kaiyo-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture 【TEL】0884-75-2515 【HP】https://hi-colorhandworks.com/
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Shower Climbing! [Family Course/For Children 6 & Older]
Children 6 years of age and older can participate in this activity. Since this course is recommended for younger children, parents/guardians can have them participate with peace of mind. (The "Short Course" is recommended for middle/high-school aged children.) The area is filled with green trees along the river and plenty of negative ions. This exciting course takes you through pouring waters, climbing rocks, and being hit by waterfalls. Grab your family, and get ready to experience a truly exhilarating adventure! *The activity schedule/location is subject to change or cancellation due to weather. ♢About Shower Climbing ♢ This adventure has visitors explore from downstream to upstream while wearing a wetsuit + helmet + lifejacket + special shoes. Reaching the finishing goal is an exhilarating experience! The difference between this and rock climbing is that you get to feel the water through the entire activity! Climb up the mountain while enjoying plenty of natural showers and taking your time to feel the coolness of the mountain water. ♢About the Mugi Aozora Project ♢ We plan and operate nature activity tours in southern Tokushima Prefecture. In 150-year-old Japanese traditional folk houses (kominka), guests can experience the country way of life throughout the four seasons. We also offer many tours for children as young as under 1, as well as camping programs. Our staff have over 15 years of experience in nature activities. We're looking forward to meeting you!
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【Ducky House】Ducky River Rafting (Experienced B Course)
【About Ducky House】 Ducky House is an outdoor activity center that is operated by TOGAWA Rekusa. We offer a variety of outdoor sports, such as river rafting, rock climbing, caving, and trekking in southern Tokushima, a place which offers beautiful mountains, rivers, and seas. We aim to support participants so that they can enjoy the challenges and discoveries that nature has to offer! 【About the Course】 A thrilling and long course filled with rapids that is aimed at those with plenty of endurance. 7.5 km ・This course is designed for those who have finished the A Course. ・There are no restrooms available near the finish-ine. ・In the unlikely event of injury, first-aid and accident insurance are available. However, slight injuries such as bruises and scrapes are not covered. ・Please prepare the proper indicated clothes for a safe experience. ・Drinking alcohol/smoking is prohibited during the activity. ・The activity may be cancelled due to poor weather or other factors. In such a case, we are unable to compensate travel expenses. ※First-time participants should apply for the Beginner's A Course. Number of Participants: 2 - 4 【Company Information】 TOGAWA Rekusa (Ducky House) Address: Suehiro 11, Kurotsuchicho, Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture Parking: Available TEL: 090-7624-1515 Website: http://www.togawa.tanuki.jp/ Activity Time Period: Late April - Mid-October
Recommended Tourism Information
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Yakuoji Temple
This is the last temple in Tokushima Prefecture that is a part of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage route, and it is famous as a temple to ward off bad luck or misfortune. There are three sets of stairs - one with 33 stairs, one with 42 stairs, and one with 61 stairs. These are the years of misfortune for women, men, and those who turn 60 (61 in the old calendar) respectively . By climbing and leaving a coin on each step, it's said that one can prevent misfortune from occurring during that year.
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Cable Car to Tairyuji Temple
This is the longest cable car (in Japanese, ropeway) in western Japan, with a total length of 2,775 meters and a height difference of 422 meters, connecting Washinosato Station to Tairyuji Station in Anan City. It offers an extensive panoramic view of the Naka River Wajiki Line, the Tsurugi mountain range, Kii Waterway, and Tachibana Bay.
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Dual Mode Vehicle（DMV）
This vehicle runs on both tracks and roads and Asa Coast Railway began operating the world's first DMV here in 2021 between Tokushima and Kochi prefectures. It is attracting a lot of attention as both a unique mode of transportation and as a tourist attraction. You can enjoy a train and bus trip while visiting tourist spots along the line.
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Tebajima Island
This is a small island with a circumference of about 4 km about 15 minutes by small ferry from Mugi Port. This traditional fishing village community has been selected as one of the country's important traditional buildings, and the lighthouse offers a magnificent view. Many subtropical plants grow wild, including the national natural treasure Shiratamamo, as well as Hibiscus and Hamayu. Art exhibitions on the island are very popular. There are no cars on the island, so the islanders love to use handcarts called "cat cars."
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