Minami Town

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Minami Town, located in southern Tokushima, is a healing town where beautiful seas and deep faith coexist. It features "Ohama Beach," world-famous as a nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles, serving as a symbol of nature conservation. It has also flourished as the temple town for "Yakuoji," the 23rd temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, with a constant stream of worshippers seeking to ward off evil. The old townscape around Hiwasa Port and "Sea Turtle Marine Cruises" touring dynamic cliffs by fishing boat offer charms unique to a seaside town. In recent years, it has gained attention for attracting IT satellite offices, merging good old fishing village emotions with new sensibilities. It's one of Shikoku's best ocean resorts where you can refresh mind and body listening to calm waves.

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FRaU S-TRIP MOVIE（Minami Town,Tokushima Prefecture）

FRaU S-TRIP MOVIE（Minami Town,Tokushima Prefecture）

Tokushima Prefecture

Minami Town

Address
493-6 Aza-Teramae, Okawachi, Minami Town, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture
Website
https://www.minamikankou.jp/
Operator
Minami Town Tourism Association

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  • Caretta Sea Turtle Museum
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  • Yakuoji Temple
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Caretta Sea Turtle Museum
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Caretta Sea Turtle Museum

Caretta Sea Turtle Museum in Minami Town (Hiwasa) is a rare facility in the world dedicated to sea turtles. Located right in front of Ohama Beach, a famous nesting ground for loggerhead sea turtles, it allows visitors to observe turtles of various ages, from cute hatchlings to giant sea turtles over 100 years old. Through dynamic outdoor pools and academic exhibits on ecology, you can learn about the mystery of their lives and the importance of marine conservation. It is a heartwarming spot where children and adults can feel the miracle of life and the richness of the ocean through...

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Sea Turtle Marine Cruise
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Sea Turtle Marine Cruise

This adventure experience tours Minami Town's beautiful coastline on a refurbished fishing boat. The main highlight is looking up at dynamic sea caves and cliffs carved by rough waves, such as Senjojiki and Ebisu-do, from close range. The thrill and emotion of the boat entering a giant rock hole provide a special feeling unattainable from land-based sightseeing. If lucky, you might encounter sea turtles popping their heads above water. The light-hearted guide from the boatman—who knows the area inside out—is also part of the fun. It is an exciting experiential tour representing southern Tokushima, allowing you to fully experience the...

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Ohama Beach
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Ohama Beach

Ohama Beach in Minami Town is a beautiful sandy beach forming a gentle arc of about 500 meters, designated as a National Natural Monument as one of the world's few nesting grounds for loggerhead sea turtles. Every year from May to August, a mysterious scene unfolds as turtles land from the night waves to lay eggs and connect lives. Consequently, there is very high awareness of environmental protection, and it has been carefully protected by locals. "Caretta" Sea Turtle Museum is located right by the beach, offering deep learning about turtles. Even outside nesting season, the scenery woven by white...

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Yakuoji Temple
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Yakuoji Temple

Yakuoji Temple in Minami Town is the 23rd temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage and is a famous "Temple for Warding Off Evil" (Yaku-yoke) attracting worshippers from across Japan. Legend says Kobo Daishi Kukai founded it to pray for protection against misfortune. A unique feature is the tradition of climbing stairs while placing one-yen coins on each step to drop one's misfortunes. From the grounds, you can overlook the Hiwasa townscape and the beautiful sea, with the red "Yugi-to" pagoda standing strikingly against the sky. The temple town features shops selling local specialties and hot springs, making it a...

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Kaifu District, Tokushima
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Kaifu District, Tokushima

Kaifu District, located in southern Tokushima Prefecture, consists of Mugi Town, Minami Town, and Kaiyo Town, an area where you can feel the blessings of the magnificent Pacific Ocean with your whole body. Its greatest charm is the highly transparent, rich sea, including Ohama Beach—world-famous as a nesting site for sea turtles—and Takegashima Marine Park with its coral reefs. It is also known worldwide as a surfing mecca, drawing many people seeking powerful waves. Meanwhile, the inland features clear streams like Todoroki Kujyu-kyu Waterfalls and deep forests, allowing for both sea and mountain activities. It is also the operational hub...

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