Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art)

  • Kagawa
  • Sightseeing
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

The "Zenigata Sunae" drawn on Ariake Beach in Kan-onji City is a giant sand art piece measuring 122 meters long and 90 meters wide. It mimics the "Kanei Tsuho" coin of the Edo period, and legend says it was created overnight in 1633. It is designed to appear as a perfect circle when viewed from the observatory of the adjacent Kotohiki Park, and its scale is overwhelming. There is a saying that looking at this sand art will make you "healthy, live long, and never troubled by money," attracting many visitors as a power spot for financial luck. At night, it is illuminated and appears fantastically in golden color. You can experience a very unique Japanese landscape where history and faith merge on the calm seaside of the Seto Inland Sea.

Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art)
Favorite
銭形砂絵 空撮比較｜砂ざらえ前後の美しさ【琴弾公園・観音寺】

銭形砂絵 空撮比較｜砂ざらえ前後の美しさ【琴弾公園・観音寺】

KagawaDreamWorks

【香川／観光名所】銭形砂絵／江戸時代より続く巨大砂絵 - Zenigata Sunae in KAGAWA, JAPAN -

【香川／観光名所】銭形砂絵／江戸時代より続く巨大砂絵 - Zenigata Sunae in KAGAWA, JAPAN -

channel WASABI

銭形砂絵（寛永通宝）　《香川県》

銭形砂絵（寛永通宝）　《香川県》

Takamatsu City

Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art)

Address
14 Ariakecho, Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture
Website
https://www.city.kanonji.kagawa.jp/soshiki/21/333.html
Operator
Kanonji City Tourism Association Tourist Information Center

Nearby Spots

Kan-onji City
Kagawa

Kan-onji City

Kan-onji City, located at the western tip of Kagawa Prefecture, is a city of history and faith dotted with the grand sand art "Zenigata Sunae" and temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. From the beautiful coastline of the Seto Inland Sea to the "Torii in the Sky" (Takaya Shrine) where a torii gate stands on a summit about 400 meters high, numerous spectacular spots with varied terrain exist. Additionally, the "Iriko" (dried sardines) caught at Ibukijima boast Japan's top quality, and famous Sanuki Udon shops utilizing that deep umami line the city streets. With the heat of the traditional "Chosa Festival"...

  • Kagawa
  • Area Info
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Chichibugahama Beach
Kagawa

Chichibugahama Beach

Chichibugahama Beach in Mitoyo City is a spectacular 1-km long beach that has recently become a global sensation as the "Uyuni Salt Flat of Japan." During low tide on windless days, the tide pools on the shore act like a mirror, reflecting the sky and allowing you to take fantastical photos as if you were standing on the water's surface. The view during the "magic hour" at sunset, when the sky turns orange, is breathtakingly beautiful. With an increasing number of stylish cafes and shops nearby, you can spend a relaxing time while watching the sunset. This place, where you...

  • Kagawa
  • Sightseeing
  • Activities
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Mitoyo City
Kagawa

Mitoyo City

Mitoyo City, located in western Kagawa Prefecture, is a treasure trove of spectacular views and fruits that has recently jumped into the spotlight due to "Chichibugahama" becoming world-famous. Its greatest attractions are dynamic natural beauties such as the Shonai Peninsula, where the legend of Urashima Taro remains, and Mt. Shiudeyama, where thousands of cherry trees dye the mountain in spring. Additionally, there are many observation spots with panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea archipelago, and the scenery of the calm sea and islands captures the hearts of visitors. Furthermore, fruit cultivation like peaches, grapes, and mandarins utilizing the warm...

  • Kagawa
  • Area Info
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Ibukijima Island
Kagawa

Ibukijima Island

Ibukijima, located off the coast of Kan-onji City, is world-famous as the producing area of "Ibuki Iriko" (dried sardines), which boast Japan's top quality. The island's perimeter is surrounded by steep cliffs, and a unique landscape spreads out where houses are densely packed along labyrinthine slopes. Every year during the anchovy fishing season, the entire island overflows with vitality, and you can feel the traditional processing techniques up close. It is also known for preserving the unique "Ibukijima Dialect," making it a linguistically valuable place. Contemporary art pieces are also dotted around, and the sight of the island's history, industry,...

  • Kagawa
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Back to Kagawa