Megijima
女木島
Located just 4 km off the coast of Takamatsu City, Megijima Island boasts a unique landscape shaped by its stone walls or "ootes," which have long protected it from the wind and tides. At the heart of the island lies the legendary "Onigashima" cave, where demons are said to have lived, making it a place steeped in folklore. The impressive basalt columnar joints at the cave's entrance are a designated natural monument.
The island is also linked to history, with a tale that part of the fan shot by Nasu Yoichi during the Genpei War washed ashore here, and the name “Megi” is derived from the Sanuki dialect word “megede,” meaning "broken."
A favorite film location for movies like Tsuribaka Nisshi, Meon, and Hyakunen no Toki, Megijima offers plenty to explore: Onigashima Oninokan, the Great Cave, Washigamine Viewpoint, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Nichiren Shonin Statue, Maruyama Burial Mound, Onigashima Beach, and the Megijima Campsite. Whether you're drawn by its mythology, history, or natural beauty, Megijima is a destination full of wonder.
The island is also linked to history, with a tale that part of the fan shot by Nasu Yoichi during the Genpei War washed ashore here, and the name “Megi” is derived from the Sanuki dialect word “megede,” meaning "broken."
A favorite film location for movies like Tsuribaka Nisshi, Meon, and Hyakunen no Toki, Megijima offers plenty to explore: Onigashima Oninokan, the Great Cave, Washigamine Viewpoint, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Nichiren Shonin Statue, Maruyama Burial Mound, Onigashima Beach, and the Megijima Campsite. Whether you're drawn by its mythology, history, or natural beauty, Megijima is a destination full of wonder.
- Regions
- Near Takamatsu
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- What to See & Do
| Address | 香川県高松市 |
|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 087-840-9055 |
| Directions | 20 minutes from Takamatsu Port to Megijima 20 minutes from Megijima to Ogijima |
