The island of Megijima is a 20-minute ride by ferry from Takamatsu Port. Megijima is well known by the nickname “Onigashima” (Island of the Ogres), a mythical island that appears in the Japanese folktale Momotaro. It is also known widely amongst citizens of Takamatsu as an island with beautiful beaches, and is often bustling and crowded with bathers and other beach users during the summer season.
For first-time visitors to the Setouchi Triennale and people only visiting for a short time, the island is easily accessible because it is the venue closest to Takamatsu Port.
Sea Gulls Parking Lot/Takahito Kimura
The seagull artwork welcomes you to Megi Port.
20th Century Recall/Hagetaka Funjo
The piano, accompanied by the sound of the waves, plays a tune.
Start your island tour at the Oni-no-Yakata Visitor Center, Onigashima Tourist Information Center
The Tourist Information Center at Megijima also serves as a waiting area of the port. Rental bicycles, bus tickets and ferry tickets for Onigashima Cave are available at the facility.
A handy walking route map of Megijima is also available.
The Oni History Museum exhibits historical information about Oni (ogre) legends from across Japan Why don't you check out the souvenirs associated with Onigashima?
Enjoy a bite to eat at Cafeteria Oni-no-Yakata before going on an island tour.
Oni udon, curry udon and Inarizushi are popular.
You can leave your luggage in the lockers located in the building to travel light around Megijima.
| Facility name | Oni-no-Yakata Visitor Center,Onigashima |
|---|---|
| Address | 15-22 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa |
| TEL | 087-873-0728 |
| Business hours | 8:20-17:15（Cafeteria Oni-no-Yakata 10:30-15:00） |
| Regular holidays | None（Cafeteria Oni-no-Yakata Mondays,Tuesdays） |
| Homepage、SNS | https://oninoyakata.mystrikingly.com/ |
Distinctive cafes and restaurants on Megijima
There are cafes and restaurants around the beaches of Megijima and in the village, about five minutes walk from Megi Port.
Why don't you enjoy lunch or tea on the island while you visit the art?
umiyado Kishun
You can taste the fresh seafood and vegetables of Megijima while contemplating the sea. Enjoy the popular seafood BBQ for a reasonable 3,500 yen. The chef's choice set menu featuring fish purchased from the island's fishermen is 1,500 yen. If you would like to eat at the restaurant, please make a reservation.
| Store name | umiyado Kishun |
|---|---|
| Address | 453 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa |
| TEL | 087-873-0880 |
| Business hours | 11:30～（For other services, please speak with the venue ahead of time.） |
| Regular holidays | The facility operates as a beach house on Wednesdays and in summer. |
| Homepage, SNS | http://umiyado-kisyun.com |
Café & Antique Onigashima Club
The cafe operates under the ideas of relaxing with the aroma of coffee and brightening meetings, expressing the owner's to deliver treats that the customers can take to heart. In the cafe, you are able to enjoy their antique collection and their delicious coffee.
| Store name | Café & Antique Onigashima Club |
|---|---|
| Address | 424 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa |
| TEL | 090-5279-7960 |
| Business hours | Fridays,Sundays,Mondays,national holiday 9:00～17:00、Saturdays 9:00～21:00 No reservation is required. |
| Regular holidays | Tuesdays,Wednesdays,Thursdays |
| Homepage, SNS | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/guangchunsandao/ |
Oni No Daidokoro
The favorite restaurant of the older population on Megijima. The restaurant features delicious, reasonably priced meal sets featuring ingredients produced on Megijima. Oni udon is a unique udon dish featuring toppings arranged to look like an oni's face. Popular dishes include side dishes, Magijima vegetable curry, fried horse mackerel, octopus rice and Udon with grilled offal.
| Store name | Oni No Daidokoro |
|---|---|
| Address | 75-1 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa |
| TEL | 0877-75-5515 |
| Business hours | Saturdays, Sundays 10:30～14:30 Open every day except for Wednesday during the Setouchi Triennale |
| Regular holidays | Closed on Wednesday during the Setouchi Triennale |
| Homepage, SNS | None |
Ryusenso
Ryusenso's history goes back over 80 years. It offers the specialty of Sanuki, handmade somen noodles, a magnificent view of the Seto Inland Sea and the things produced on Megijima.
There is a rental space available for resting when you are sightseeing on Megijima, taking a workcation or holding an event.
| Store name | Ryusenso |
|---|---|
| Address | 496-2 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa |
| TEL | None |
| Business hours | From 11:00 to 15:00 |
| Regular holidays | Days off are not fixed |
| Homepage, SNS | https://ryusensomen.wixsite.com/website Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryusensomen/ |
HAKOBUNE
A cafe operated by a mushroom farm, Oni No Hatake Its menu features the agricultural products of Megijima. The space is sophisticated and relaxing. It has an inspiring view that makes it hard to believe that the place was built from a shipping container.
| Store name | HAKOBUNE |
|---|---|
| Address | 278 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa |
| TEL | 090-5149-0202 |
| Business hours | 9:00-17:00 |
| Regular holidays | Days off are not fixed |
| Homepage, SNS | https://www.oninohatake.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onino_hatake/ |
Ryugu
This inn has a homely atmosphere and is run by a grandmother and her family. You can relax and listen to the sound of the waves, contemplating the white sand beach that stretches out before your eyes. Please make a reservation if you would like to eat.
*Please be advised that the premises may be closed as a measure to control infectious diseases. Please see the Beach Office Megijima official website for the latest information.
| Store name | Ryugu |
|---|---|
| Address | 453 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa |
| TEL | 087-873-0205 |
| Business hours | Reservation required |
| Regular holidays | None |
| Homepage, SNS | https://note.com/beachofficemegi/n/n93077d16cb0f（Beach Office Megijima） |
Megijima Guesthouse & Café Megino
Rest for a moment and enjoy pizza and pasta made from scratch and coffee while contemplating the white sand beach that stretches out before your eyes. People staying in the guesthouse can enjoy global cuisine cooked by a German chef for dinner.
| Store name | Megijima Guesthouse & Café Megino |
|---|---|
| Address | 453-1-2 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa |
| TEL | 080-4560-1809 |
| Business hours | Café 11:00-15:00 Guesthouse Check-in 16:00～ |
| Regular holidays | Thursdays（Closed on Thursdays and Fridays in winter） |
| Homepage, SNS | http://megijima-megino.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Megino.Megijimaislandguesthouse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/megijima.guesthouse/ |
Wakami
The shop is in a renovated traditional old home with a quaint atmosphere. The shop offers Japanese and Chinese side dishes, juices and jams made from the seasonal vegetable and fruits produced on Megijima.
| Store name | Wakami |
|---|---|
| Address | 94 Megicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa |
| TEL | 090-9548-4968 |
| Business hours | Reservation required |
| Regular holidays | Days off are not fixed |
| Homepage, SNS | None |
*The shop may close when its products are sold out.
*Operating hours and the days it is closed are subject to change. For more information, see the official websites and social media accounts of the individual businesses.
*The information on this page is as of February 2022.
The Onigashima Cave specialty snack, Onipi
A souvenir from Megijima, Onipi is sold by the Onigashima Tourism Association. Among visitors to the Setouchi Triennale, there are many fans of its rustic flavor from its simple ingredients.
Why don't you try it when you visit Onigashima Cave?
Gathering date：2022.4.7
