Anan City

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Known as the "City of Light," Anan City is located at the easternmost tip of Shikoku, a passionate city where dynamic coastlines and deep mountain faith intersect. From "Cape Kamoda," the easternmost point of Shikoku, a Pacific panorama stretches out where you can feel the Earth's roundness, and the sunrise from the horizon is spectacular. "Tairyuji Temple," reached via western Japan's longest "Tairyuji Ropeway," boasts overwhelming spiritual energy and views as a sacred site where Kukai practiced. River activities like kayaking and SUP on the clear Naka River are also popular. As a world-leading producer of LEDs, light displays decorate the city at night. Merging cutting-edge technology, ancient sacred silence, and the magnificent sea, it's a hub to feel Tokushima tourism's energy.

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Anan City Tourism Association

Anan City

Address
40-17 Tomiokacho Imafukuji, Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture
Website
https://www.anan-kankou.jp/
Operator
Anan City Tourism Association

Anan City Spots List

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  • Ishima Island
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  • Nakagawa Blueberry Miki Farm
  • Tairyuji Temple
  • Cape Kamoda
  • Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park
Ishima Island
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Ishima Island

Ishima Island, floating about 6 km off the coast of Anan City, is Shikoku's easternmost inhabited island—a "last paradise" preserved with untouched nature and rustic island life. With no cars and enveloped in silence, the island features rare wetlands where endangered "Sasa-yuri" (Lilium japonicum) grow wild. Known as a fishing mecca, anglers from across Japan gather for its rich fishing grounds. The surrounding sea boasts exceptional transparency, ideal for diving and kayaking. Because it's not overly developed for tourism, you can enjoy the luxury of monopolizing the warm smiles of islanders, the sound of waves, and star-filled skies. It's an...

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Sunny’s Farm
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Sunny’s Farm

Sunny's Farm in Anan City is a popular spot for families and couples where you can enjoy harvesting high-quality fruits grown under abundant sunlight. They particularly focus on highly sweet varieties termed "Phantom Strawberries" and large, juicy blueberries. The joy of tasting perfectly ripened fruit on the spot in cleanly maintained greenhouses or open outdoor fields is exceptional. The deliciousness of fruits painstakingly raised by Japanese farmers provides surprise and emotion to international tourists. Beyond seasonal tastes, the farm's unique sweets are also substantial. It is a happy farm where you can most deliciously and enjoyably experience the blessings of...

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Nakagawa Blueberry Miki Farm
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Nakagawa Blueberry Miki Farm

BLUEBERRY Miki Farm, located on the banks of the Naka River in Naka Town, is a healing farm where you can enjoy picking pesticide-free or low-pesticide blueberries grown with nature's blessings. In summer (approx. June-August), diverse blueberries ripen in the garden, allowing you to harvest while comparing different sweetness and acidity. The time spent picking fruits while listening to the murmuring of the Naka River and being blown by cool river breezes is a luxurious moment that refreshes mind and body. The warm hospitality of the farm staff is also a charm, and their special blueberry smoothies and jams are...

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Tairyuji Temple
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Tairyuji Temple

Located at the summit of a mountain (approx. 600m altitude) in Anan City, Tairyuji Temple is the 21st temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage and a majestic site known as the "Koyasan of the West." It is a sacred place where Kobo Daishi (Kukai) practiced in his youth. The grounds feature giant cedars centuries old, enveloped in divine silence. For access, the Tairyuji Ropeway—the longest in western Japan—is recommended. The 10-minute aerial walk crosses mountains and the Naka River, offering a panorama of Tokushima's mountain range. With historic wooden structures, exquisite carvings, and the Kobo Daishi statue sitting on a cliff,...

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Cape Kamoda
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Cape Kamoda

Cape Kamoda in Anan City is the easternmost point of Shikoku, offering an overwhelming panorama of the Pacific Ocean. A walking path leads to the pure white lighthouse at the tip of the cape. Climbing the somewhat steep stairs reveals a horizon that makes you feel the roundness of the Earth and a powerful seascape with dancing spray. A stone monument called "Poem of the Waves," shaped like a heart, is a popular photo spot where visitors look at the horizon through its center. The area is so pristine it serves as a nesting ground for loggerhead sea turtles, maintaining...

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Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park
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Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park

The Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park features a magnificent coastline of about 100 km stretching from Anan City, Tokushima, to Cape Muroto, Kochi. Its greatest charm is the diverse ocean beauty, from dynamic rias coastlines and sea-sculpted unusual rocks to highly transparent seas with coral reefs. It serves as a field for various ocean activities, including Ohama Beach—a sea turtle nesting site—calm Mitoko Bay, and surfing meccas. Coastal areas also feature temples associated with Kobo Daishi Kukai, offering a sense of local culture where nature and faith are integrated. Serving as an excellent driving course, this vast area allows you to...

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