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Zenigata Sand Art Beach

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Zenigata Sand Art Beach

銭形砂絵ビーチ

Kagawa · Shikoku

Zenigata Sand Art Beach features a giant 122-meter replica of the Kanei Tsuho coin meticulously crafted in the beach sand. This unique art piece is a popular local attraction that draws visitors for its impressive scale and intricate design.

Why we picked it

Mainstream travelers often overlook this beach due to its remote location and lack of extensive marketing.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 2,205 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free — viewable 24 hours a day at no charge. Best seen from the Zenigata observation deck on Mt. Kotohiki (free, with a free audio guide); lit up from sunset to 22:00.
Nearest station
IRIAKE STATION · 17 min walk
Website
city.kanonji.kagawa.jp/soshiki/21/333.html

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Takamatsu Station · ~1h 59m by car

Tags

geologybeachhidden gem

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