Tsunashiki Tenman Shrine (綱敷天満神社)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This pine grove stretches along the coast in Sakurai, Imabari, and is designated a national place of scenic beauty. Inside stands Tsunashiki Tenman Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, and as you walk between the black pines along the approach, a breeze carrying the smell of the sea passes through. Even in summer the shade of the pines is cool, making it a perfect spot to spread a picnic sheet and eat a boxed lunch. Walk out to the beach and you can look across the calm Seto Inland Sea and its island silhouettes, and truly feel that Imabari is a town of the sea. Take a break in this breezy place before the afternoon water play.

Tips

The pine grove is sandy, so easy-to-walk-in shoes make getting around simpler. There is plenty of shade, but the sea breeze makes sunburn hard to notice, so reapply sunscreen often. There are no lifeguards for water play at this beach, so on this day keep it to wetting your feet and save the water play for the traffic park in the afternoon, which is safer.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 30 minutes. Well suited to finishing lunch in the shade of the pines.

Access & map

〒799-1522 愛媛県今治市桜井６丁目２−１