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Onigashima Cave (Megijima)
鬼ヶ島大洞窟Kagawa · Shikoku
A 400m-deep, 4,000m² cave system near the summit of Washigamine on Megijima, discovered in 1914 and long identified by locals as the 'Ogre Island' of the Momotaro folktale — the interior is fitted out with an ogre's great hall, sleeping quarters and guard room, complete with painted scenes and larger-than-life oni statues.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 3.9· 691 reviews
- Opening hours
- Mon–Thu 7:40 AM – 4:45 PM Fri–Sun 7:40 AM – 4:40 PM
- Admission
- Adults (high-school+) ¥600, elementary/JHS ¥300, 65+ ¥500 with ID, preschoolers free. Open year-round, 8:35-16:55 (last entry 16:30).
- Nearest station
- JR Takamatsu Station
- Website
- onigasima.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
7:40–16:45Admission
- Adults (high-school+) ¥600, elementary/JHS ¥300, 65+ ¥500 with ID, preschoolers free. Open year-round, 8:35-16:55 (last entry 16:30).
Stored weekly hours
Mon–Thu 7:40 AM – 4:45 PM Fri–Sun 7:40 AM – 4:40 PM
How to get there
Ferry from Takamatsu Port to Megijima Port (~20 min), then shuttle bus to cave entrance (~10 min) or 30-45 min walk.
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