Kanonji & Western Kagawa Photo Gallery

Light of Ariakehama
Reflects All

A photo and video archive connecting the sea, mountains, towns, and people of western Kagawa

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The Face of Kanonji

Zenigata Sand Art
Zenigata Sand Art โ€” Koei Coin 1633
Ibukijima
Ibukijima โ€” Land of Iriko Fish
Arihaakema Sunset
Ariakehaama โ€” Crimson Sunset

๐Ÿ“ Access โ€” Zenigata Sand Art Observation Deck

Ariakehama Beach, Arinohama-cho 14, Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture

๐Ÿš„
TOKYO โ†’ KANONJI
Approx. 3h 30min
Tokyo Sta. โ†’ Shinkansen โ†’ Okayama โ†’ Marine Liner โ†’ Kanonji Sta.
๐Ÿš„
OSAKA โ†’ KANONJI
Approx. 1h 30min
Osaka Sta. โ†’ Marine Liner (direct) โ†’ Kanonji Sta.
โœˆ๏ธ
TAKAMATSU AIRPORT
Approx. 50min (by car)
Takamatsu Airport โ†’ Takamatsu Expressway โ†’ Onohara IC โ†’ Kanonji
Landmarks

Zenigata Sand Art & Ibukijima

Zenigata

Zenigata Sand Art

A large-scale sand art depicting "Kanto-Tsuho" (ancient Japanese coin) on Ariakehama Beach.
Diameter of approximately 122m and circumference of approximately 345m.
According to legend, it was created in one night in 1633 to welcome a feudal lord's visit.
Viewed from the observation deck, it's said to bring good fortune and prosperity.

Ibukijima
Pine & Ibukijima

Ibukijima Island

Located approximately 10km west of Kanonji port, floating in the Hibinada Strait.
Famous as Japan's premier producer of "iriko" (dried small fish).
The island serves as an experimental field for seaweed cultivation.
Preserves a unique "Showa-era" landscape with traditional narrow streets.

Shino-Michi Path

The Path of Purpose

Shino-Michi

The "Path of Purpose" (Shino-Michi) stretches approximately 2km into the mountains.
Stone monuments bearing the wisdom of past generations speak silently to those who visit.
The teachings of Toshio Doko, Issai Sato, and Sadatake Iba โ€” figures of historical significance โ€”
stand quietly in nature, offering guidance and inspiration.

Live Humbly
Dream High
Toshio Doko
The Just Must
Be Strong
Motomi Doko
Learn in Youth
Achieve in Age
Issai Sato
Stone
Live Humbly
Dream High
Toshio Doko โ€” 4th Chairman, Keidanren
Stone
The Just Must
Be Strong
Motomi Doko
Stone
Learn in Youth
Achieve in Age
Issai Sato โ€” Confucian Scholar
Stone
Success Comes
Naturally When
Following Heaven's Law
Sadatake Iba