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Minami
ℹ️Practical info — Minami
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💡 Tips
- Visit Yakuouji Temple, the 23rd site of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, famous for warding off bad luck.
- See sea turtles at the Caretta Sea Turtle Museum on Hiwasa Beach, especially during the nesting season (May-August).
- Take a walk along the Tainohama coastline, known for its pristine waters and scenic beauty.
- Check the tide schedules if you plan to explore the caves and dramatic rock formations along the shore.
- Enjoy the free foot baths (Ashiyu) at the Michi-no-Eki Hiwasa roadside station after a day of walking.
🍽 Food
Sample these handmade fried fish cakes (Satsuma-age) at local stalls near Yakuouji Temple.
A premium local chicken variety from Tokushima; look for it grilled at local izakaya restaurants.
A refreshing ice cream flavored with local sudachi citrus, commonly found at the Hiwasa roadside station.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The central hub for purchasing local souvenirs, fresh seafood, and sudachi-themed goods.
Buy traditional white pilgrimage vests or walking sticks as unique mementos of the Shikoku Trail.
Outside of the swimming season, this beach is a meditative spot for long, quiet walks.
The upper and rear areas of the temple complex offer peaceful corners for quiet reflection.
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Minami, located on the eastern coast of Tokushima Prefecture, is a town where nature and spirituality coexist beautifully. Ohama Beach is nationwide famous as a nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles, a natural phenomenon strictly protected and showcased at the local 'Caretta' Turtle Museum. Tainohama Beach is another coastal highlight, renowned for its crystal-clear emerald waters and its unique railway station located right on the shoreline. Overlooking the town is Yakuouji Temple, the 23rd stop on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, known for warding off bad luck. The dramatic coastline, featuring sea caves and rugged cliffs, can be best enjoyed from local sightseeing boats. From fresh seafood delicacies like abalone to its deep religious roots, Minami has an authentic Japanese coastal experience. It is easily accessible via the JR Mugi Line from Tokushima city.
- Location: Japan
- Top sights: Mt. Okage · Toori Rock · Da Ji Xiu Qi Suo
- Nearby: Mugi (12 km)
- Population: ~6.222 (2024)
Geography
Facts
- Sea turtle nesting site
- Ohama Beach
- Tainohama Beach
- Yakuouji Temple
- Shikoku Pilgrimage
- Sea Turtle Museum
- JR Mugi Line access
- Coastal cave tours
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Sights in the town Minami (8)
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