Sunokawa Park

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Sunokawa Park, located along the coast of Ainan Town, is a vast natural park where rich greenery and a blue sea comfortably merge, standing adjacent to the beautiful Sunokawa Coast which was selected among Japan's top 100 beaches. Spacious lawn plazas, campsites, and wooden athletic equipment are well-maintained within the park, providing an optimal environment for international backpackers and families to leisurely enjoy the outdoors in the midst of great nature. The beach right before your eyes connects directly to the highly transparent Uwa Sea Marine Park, serving also as a famous snorkeling spot where you can observe beautiful coral reefs and colorful tropical fish just by swimming out a little. With hot spring facilities to heal travel fatigue and restaurants within the premises, it is a resort base where you can luxuriously enjoy ocean adventures and relaxation all at once.

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青い海の国 愛南町「須ノ川公園」

青い海の国 愛南町「須ノ川公園」

Ainan Town Tourism Association

Sunokawa Park

Address
798-3703 Sunokawa, Ainan Town, Minamiuwa District, Ehime Prefecture
Website
https://ainan-marugoto.jp/
Operator
Ainan Town Tourism Association

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