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Onigashima Cave

Travel Guide - Onigashima Cave

InformationInformation

Onigashima Cave in Megijima island (or called Onigashima island) is a scene of the Japan's famous fairy tale "Momotaro". According to the story, the 450 meters long, maze-like cave was the home of Oni (Ogre), and there are dolls of Oni placed inside the cave today.
The cave is said to have been created in 100 B.C. and was discovered by Sentaro Hashimoto in 1914.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • 8:30 - 17:00

ClosedClosed

  • No closing days

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • 500 yen (General, Adult)
  • 250 yen (Child)

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 20 minutes ferry ride from Takamatsu Bay (2 minutes walk from JR Takamatsu Station), and take the shuttle bus from Megi Bay (10 minutes bus ride)

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 2633, Megicho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa, 760-0092
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TweetsTweets

Oni Muscle (in Japan!) 👹🏋🏽‍♂️🎮 @OniMuscle - 2020-05-09
This place, Megijima Island is where the Onigashima Island Caves are. If you’re familiar with the Momotaro legend i… https://t.co/tf0INtbqQt
Baby Pa @CockyCent - 2020-03-28
@roaTHyc @newworldartur When Kaido is on Onigashima, he's always shown in his mansion. When he is at the Winter Isl… https://t.co/VU2t6L6dzz
GoZity @GoZityApp - 2020-02-20
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James Moar @jamesmoar - 2017-11-18
Megijima is also known as Onigashima (Oni island), as it’s said to be the island from the story of Momotaro, one of… https://t.co/39JsJLcM1H
David @ Ogijima @Ogijima - 2015-05-26
The Oni Cave http://t.co/CSjPCj1Ke6 #megijima #momotaro #oni #onigashima
Tanner Bananer @tannereakin - 2015-05-05
I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/J3YCTHxgy1 All Nintendo Music HQ ~ Vol. 46 - Shin Onigashima : 20 - Seventh Chapter - Cave
kuja45 @kuja45 - 2015-01-29
'Shin Onigashima -Kouhen- (FDS): 08 - Seventh Chapter ~Cave~' : http://t.co/BndhPr3o8u via @YouTube

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