Anan Coast /lya Valley [Tokushima]

Q. Access

A. From Tokyo, begin with a ride on the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Okayama Station, which takes around three and a half hours. From Osaka, riding the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Okayama Station takes around 45 minutes. From there, ride the JR Uzushio (limited-stop express) train to Tokushima Station, which takes two hours.

The trip from Tokushima Station to Anan Station on the JR Mugi Line takes around 45 minutes. The JR Mugi Line stops at major towns along the way, with its terminus at Mugi. Transfer to the Asato Line to go further south toward Kaiyo.

Q. Kaifu

A. The Kaifu district is comprised of the three towns of Minami, Mugi, and Kaiyo, and each offers great marine activities and coastal scenery.

Q.Spawning sea turtles

A.Minami is home to the wide, sandy beach known as Ohama where sea turtles come to lay their eggs every year from the middle of May to the middle of August. You can watch the turtles giving birth as long as you follow the instructions and guidance of the Sea Turtle Preservation staff.

Q. Marine activities

A. The beaches around the towns of Mugi and Kaiyo have clean ocean waters great for a variety of marine activities. Mugi is a popular diving spot, while Kaiyo boasts several surfing locations, such as the coast of Shishikui, which is known as western Japan's surfers' mecca.