Panoramic View of the Coin Sand Drawing and Seto Inland Sea from the Observation Platform, Commemorative Photos
About this spot
Looking down from the observation platform built on the hill of Kotohiki Park, you'll see the spectacular scene of a massive coin-shaped sand drawing "Enma Daikoku" with a diameter of approximately 122 meters carved into the white sand of Ariake Beach, appearing in an almost perfect circle. This sand drawing, said to have been created overnight to welcome the feudal lord in 1633, is an iconic symbol of Kannonji. There is also a legend that "those who see this coin sand drawing will enjoy good health, longevity, and financial abundance," and it is known as an auspicious commemorative photo spot. From the observation platform, you can further see across to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, and a photo capturing both the sea and the sand drawing in one frame will be a memorable keepsake for the family. The slope of the hill is equipped with walking paths, allowing comfortable walking even with small children.
Fireworks details
Name: かんおんじ銭形まつり花火大会
Date & time: 7/18 (Sat) 20:00–20:15
Venue: 観音寺市・財田川河口（琴弾廻廊裏）
Shells: approx. 3,000
かんおんじ銭形まつり花火大会のクライマックス、財田川河口・琴弾廻廊裏から打ち上がる約3,000発の花火です。2026年7月18日(土)20時ちょうどに最初の一発が夜空を切り裂き、わずか15分間に凝縮された光と音の連続が観覧者を包みます。川面に映る花火の光が揺れる様子は、河口の水辺ならではの美しさ。銭形砂絵で知られる観音寺の夏まつりを締めくくるにふさわしい、瀬戸内の夜空を彩る光の饗宴です。昼に展望台から見下ろした有明浜と、この川口の花火が記憶の中で重なり、1日が一本の物語として完結します。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は観音寺市または大会公式の発表で必ず確認を。終了後は周辺道路と駐車場の出庫が大変混み合うため、車で来場の場合は駐車場の位置を事前に確認し、終了後は少し時間をおいてから移動するのが得策です。JR観音寺駅への帰り道も人が集中するため、スマートフォンのライトで足元を確認しながら安全に移動しましょう。
Food stalls
Where: 財田川河口（琴弾廻廊裏）周辺・ZENIGATA SUMMER FOOD FES
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Approximately 20 minutes on foot from JR Kannonji Station (観音寺駅), or about 5 minutes by car. There is a parking lot within the park (on the summer fireworks day, it becomes crowded from early hours). The walking path to the observation platform has little shade, so bring a hat and stay hydrated during the day. The sand drawing can be viewed from ground level as well, but the full outline of the coin shape is only visible from the observation platform.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. On a clear afternoon, the outline of the sand drawing is most sharply visible.
Access & map
〒768-0062 Kannonji City, Kagawa Prefecture, Hachiman-cho 1-chome 1−1
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2026 Kannonji Zenigata Festival Fireworks Grand Event Full-Day Course
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