Kaifu district

Kaifu district occupies the southern portion of Tokushima Prefecture and comprises three municipalities: Mugi, Kaiyō, and Minami. The area features both mountain ranges inland and coastal Pacific waters, creating a landscape of varied terrain.

The district was established in 1879 when the Japanese government created it as an administrative division, reshaping local governance. Municipal mergers in 2006 restructured the area as several smaller towns consolidated into larger units.

Fishing remains central to daily life here, with communities along the coast maintaining practices passed down through generations. Local markets serve as gathering places where residents connect and share their catch and seasonal goods.

The area has low population density and offers easy access to both mountain ranges and coastal regions. Visitors can take advantage of proximity to natural features to explore both highland terrain and seashore.

The area took its current shape through significant administrative reforms when towns merged in 2006. This consolidation created new municipalities while preserving aspects of the older local identities that came together.