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Recommended for summer vacation: Megi and Ogi (Takamatsu City) area

In summer, I miss the sea. The summer sea that you want to enjoy as a family and as a group.
Kagawa Prefecture has many beaches that are recommended for such marine leisure. Kannon-ji Temple is famous for its beautiful Matsubara and Zenigata, Nio is famous for its shallow beach, Saya Island sung by Manyoshu, lover's sacred place and Aji, historical Matsubara and Dolphins swim in Tsuda, and campsites are near Hikita and the island. If you cross, there are lots of recommended points such as resort island / Shodoshima, art island / Naoshima, main island famous for salt saturated army, Awashima of sea firefly.
Of these, Megijima, which floats off Takamatsu Port, boasts a beautiful sea that has been selected as one of the top XNUMX baths by the Ministry of the Environment.
Ogijima, where the lighthouse invites you to travel, is also a popular spot. This time, I will visit these two islands, Megijima and Ogijima.

GO from Sunport Takamatsu by male and female ferry!

Megijima and Ogijima floating off Takamatsu Port. In the old days, both were said to be related to the Genpei battle, and the fans dropped by Yoichi Nasu flowed in, so "Ogijima" was from the "Ogi" island.
It is said that the part of the broken fan flowed, so it was named "Megijima" from the Sanuki dialect "Megeta", meaning "broken."
Both are lyrical islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, but arrive in a short time from Takamatsu Port on a male and female ferry. The island feeling that you can easily enjoy is finally popular in summer. Let's hurry to the Sunport Takamatsu ferry first. There is a ticket counter at the first floating pier of Takamatsu Port. There are six ferries to Megi and Ogi per day except for winter (6 sails to Megi from August 8 to 1). Even if you say a ferry, the car can only ride a few. In addition, walking on the island is recommended because it is narrow. About 20 minutes from the port to Megijima by boat and about 12 minutes to Ogijima. A red hull ferry will take you on an island trip. (Be aware that you cannot drop off on Megijima on a ticket to Ogijima.)

Male and female ferries Phone 087-821-7912

Unusual lighthouse in the world

When you depart from Takamatsu Port, you will be enchanted by the boats and the scenery of the port. Sunport Takamatsu hotels and high-rise towers will enhance your resort feeling. The world's first crystal lighthouse "Setsurube" will soon be approaching. After passing through this lighthouse, you will come closer to the green megi island. Another name for Megijima is Onigashima. It is said that the island where the legendary Momotaro demon lived. At the port of Megi, there is a demon lighthouse, which is probably the only place in the world.
Arriving at the Onino-kan, which also serves as a ferry terminal. It is also a waiting area for buses heading to caves and as a tourist information center. When the ferry arrives, there will be a bus to the cave, so don't miss it.

Oninokan Telephone 087-873-0728

Depart from Oninokan

The Onino-kan, which has arrived, is divided into a restaurant and a shelter, Demon Market, and an exhibition room, Demon Room. The Oni no Ma, which goes through the goodwill (free admission), has materials from Megijima and Oni Densetsu, and has a corner with Momotaro's picture books. In addition, a huge screen will screen a local folk tale, "Nanaiki Yashii". The cafeteria of Oniichi (closed on Tuesdays) is a casual cafeteria where many people have lunch and people on the island often use it. The most popular here is the oak shellfish oden. The crisp texture of fresh shellfish is irresistible. It is a popular menu for those who have come to the sea.

Oninokan Telephone 087-873-0728 (Open daily from 8:17 to 30:18 until XNUMX:XNUMX in summer)

Ote and Demon Stone Statue

If you go out of the demon house and stroll around, you will see strange scenery. First, a giant moai statue stands in the dining room.
This is a statue that Tadano, a heavy machinery manufacturer in Kagawa Prefecture, built as a prototype when restoring the Moai statue on Easter Island. Popular spot for commemorative photography. In addition, the stone wall famous as the scenery of the island is "Ote". This is to protect the house from the strong sea breeze in winter, and you can see the scenery of stone walls and flowers in good season. Pointing in some places is a demon sign. I will guide the island with a cute figure.

We have season of Onigashima

There is a restaurant "Kishun", a 5-minute walk from the Onikan in Yamate. As soon as you pass through the alley, there is a danger of getting lost, so first exit the Onino-kan and head towards the Moai Elephant, then climb the road in front of Mr. Hachiman on the beach toward the mountain. Then you can see Sumiyoshi Shrine on your right. Just below this is "Onishun". At first glance it looks like a private house, but the sign next to the entrance is a landmark.
Mr. Matsuuchi is from Megijima. I was working at a restaurant in Osaka, but two years ago, I returned to the island and opened a shop to eat the best fish in Japan, the treasure trove of Seto Inland Sea. This restaurant is now reputed as many people come to the island to eat lunch at this restaurant. Recommended for summer, besides small fish, blue crab and squid. It is said that a set meal of squid bowl will also appear at the daily set meal of lunch. In addition, Konoshiro's deep-fried foods want to be a specialty of Megijima regardless of the season. Konoshiro is carefully cooked and carefully cooked. Children who hate fish will surely find it delicious. This is the taste of the island you want to eat at least once The set meal menu of this day is fried Konoshiro, swordfish pot baked, simmered baika, sashimi of Nive, miso soup with milt. It was more than enough for lunch. Please make a reservation only in the evening and call in the daytime just in case. Also, my parents' house is a guesthouse in Megijima called “Ryugu (Telephone 2-087-873)”. Summer is also very popular. Groups (up to 0205 people) can be accepted.

Telephone 087-873-0880 (closed on Thursdays from 11:14 to XNUMX:XNUMX)

Taikodai entering the sea

"Sumiyoshi Shrine" right above "Onishun" is the god of the sea. You can see the sea from the grounds wrapped in green. The festival is famous for the taikodai entering the sea once every two years. This year 2 is the year of the event. The long-awaited summer festival will be held on August 1 (Sat) and 2009 (Sun).

Under Megijima Power

Just before Sumiyoshi Shrine, there was a garlic field. This is brought up by Yasushi Takagishi. After retiring from the prefectural office, he began working on agriculture on the island in earnest, and is now a leading figure in Megijima agriculture. We asked Mr. Takagishi, who cultivates the most crops on the island, about the cultivation schedule for one year. Begin with early spring navana, followed by spring garlic, early summer legumes, summer corn, autumn peanuts, and daffodils in winter. The cultivation area is particularly large in garlic harvested from late April to early May. Most of the locality is dry garlic, but Megijima is shipped raw because the yield is low. Garlic, which once worked on about 4 people on the island, is also aging and is being pursued by Chinese and the number of cultivated farmers is decreasing. At present, there are about eight people, and they are shipping to the Tokyo market through JA. After the garlic field, green corn is planted and cultivated. In summer, you can harvest sweet sweet corn with great care. This is distributed in Yugi Pack of Megijima.

Previously, Mr. Takagishi, who also worked at the Agricultural Improvement and Dissemination Center, told me about the history of Megijima Agriculture. There are about 30 reservoirs on Megijima, where there is little rain. Reservoirs were built from the early Meiji era, and rice cultivation began to take place, but the number has now dropped sharply. Long ago, cash farming on the island was sericulture, but with the advent of human silk, it has changed to cultivation of leaf tobacco, and now it is gone. In addition, the island's black cow is also famous, and it was said that he delivered it to Takamatsu as a borrowed cow, and instead received three bales of rice. He cultivated the field with the cow manure, raised potatoes, and circulated the potatoes to feed the cows. After the war, the cows were turned into dairy cows and poultry was raised. Delicious and nutritious island eggs are very popular in Osaka. It was sold at a high price. The eggs were carefully arranged in a wooden box containing rice husks and shipped to Osaka and Takamatsu. In fact, Takagishi was born in Taisho 3 years. The secret of the youth seemed to be in volunteering and garlic on the island.

Water baths and campsites

If you go down the road in front of Sumiyoshi Shrine to the beach, "Onigashima Beach" will spread eastward. This is a comfortable beach that has been selected as one of the Top 7 Bathing Baths by the Ministry of the Environment. It is said that the water quality has acquired extremely good "AA" every year. In summer, shops and sea houses are open and bustling, and Matsubara right before that is a “Megijima Campground”. Also, if you proceed along the beach promenade, there is also a prefectural campsite. The Megijima Campsite is managed from the beginning of July to the end of September by the "Megi Elderly Club", which is led by Takagishi.

Contact Mr. Takagishi Telephone 087-873-0402

In the summer, pomfret and blue crab

Kagawa Prefectural Fish Market in Setouchi Town, Takamatsu City, just after 5 o'clock in the morning. A small boat berths at the northern marine product. It is a ship that carries freshly caught seafood from Megijima and Ogijima. Currently 33 fisheries are engaged in fishing on Megijima. We fish in the evening, put it in a living cage, and keep it alive around 4:XNUMX in the early morning before shipping it to the fishery cooperative. It is loaded on a single carrier and transported to a fish market. Fishing methods include bottom nets that catch geese and flounders (pulling a bag net to catch fish on the seabed), gill nets (sashiami) that make fish entangled in stitches, etc. There is a drift gill net that catches fish and sow. Also, in the summer season, Manatsuo and others use a fishing method called a nesting net, which secures a bag-like net and waits for a school of fish.

On the day I went for the interview, the wind was strong the day before, and the landing seemed to be much less than usual, but there were various things in the Styrofoam box. Sawara Sagoshi octopus Thai Geta Karei Chinu. In addition, there were squid figures, but in the Seto Inland Sea, it seems that squid, squid, mongo squid, watermelon, squid, squid squid, baika, squid are captured. It is said that pheasant fish (pheasant grouper), which is said to be a fantasy high-class fish, is also landed and sold at a high price. It is said that Akou, which can only be found at high-class restaurants, is boiled with elegant white meat, sashimi, and hot pot and whatever it is.
In addition, the Kagawa Prefectural Fisheries Research Institute worked on research on artificial production, and in 13, the appearance of a bamboo shoot that succeeded in producing about 7 fish fry for the first time in Japan was seen. This is the name given to it because it is often harvested when bamboo shoots appear in the Kansai area, and it is more chewy than normal fish, suitable for boiled, salted, fried and soup, and large ones are excellent even for sashimi. Since the produced fry is released in various parts of the prefecture, it is expected that landings will increase. I also saw a Nashifugu named "Sanuki Denbuku". In summer, red bonito and blue crab are in season. Many people visit the island for this taste. In addition to the fish, the transport ship from Ogijima, which is a little smaller, had shellfish such as turban shells and abalones.

Inquiry Megijima Fisheries Cooperative Telephone 087-873-0204

Take the bus to the cave

Return to Megijima again and continue your tour of the island. Next, take a bus to the cave that departs from Oninokan. Take the bus according to the arrival time of the boat from Takamatsu, so don't miss it. Bus tickets (adult round trip 600 yen) are sold at the counter inside the hall, but if you are late, you can safely get off the bus. Some people walk up, but it's about 2.5 km to the top of the mountain, so let's go with plenty of time. On foot, follow the road in front of Sumiyoshi Shrine. If you go to the opposite side of the cave at the forked road, you will be able to reach the top of the peak with the large statue of Nichiren. In addition, along the way to the cave, there is Maruyama Tumulus, where the lily blooms in summer.

Mountain Climbing Bus for Regular Cave Contact Onigashima Kanko Car Phone 087-873-0241

Great cave where the demon lived

The climbing bus arrives at the top of the mountain, and it's time to start exploring the cave. According to the Onigashima Monogatari (written by Shinzo Yanagi) at the Oninokan, this cave was discovered in 5 by Sentaro Hashimoto, a teacher at Ogijima Elementary School. It was introduced all over the country that this was Momotaro's legendary "Onigashima", and many tourists came to visit it. The cave area is 4000 square meters and the distance is 40 meters. According to the theory, the relics of the nearby Maruyama tumulus were from the Korean Peninsula during the Kofun period. It has been said that the people of Megijima have already interacted with the Korean Peninsula since that time. In addition, it is presumed that the cave was dug as a residence before the Kofun period, and traces of fleas can be seen on the "turtle shell" near the exit. Ironware was introduced in the Yayoi period, even earlier than the Kofun period. At that time, the islanders might have dug this cave using ironware. A large cave that has a history of ancient times and is still full of mysterious air. We are greeted with a cool chill even in midsummer.

Onigashima Tourist Association Cave Management Room Telephone 087-873-0211 (Open daily from 8:30 to 17:500 XNUMX yen for adults)

A cup of kibidango

Fujii Shoten is near the entrance to the cave. A familiar souvenir shop that will be 7 years in July this year. According to the completion of the extension road to the cave in 50, the shop was opened here. In the old days, there were only narrow mountain roads near the cave, and I came up to visit the cave by climbing 34 steps. The bus stopped on the mountainside. When weeding in a nearby field, the bus driver told me, "There will be lots of people in the future, so it would be nice to sell cold drinks around here." It seems to have been opened. He always gives a gentle voice saying, "Please have some tea." The recommended millet dumplings and kinakodango with tea are 367 yen per plate. Let's take a break while blowing in the cool breeze and watching the seascape below. By the way, the three most popular souvenirs here are kibibi-dango, kinako-dango and demon figurines. There are also various Momotaro-san goods. It was Fujii Shoten that celebrities such as Yasuko Sawaguchi, DAIGO (Daigo), Maki Mizuno also dropped in.

Superb view of Seto Inland Sea

Looking up the stone steps in front of Fujii Shoten, there is an observation deck of Washigamine. This is the highest altitude of 188 meters on Megijima Island. You can get a 360-degree view of the Seto Inland Sea. The view of Takamatsu is wonderful, and you can see Yashima, Goshikidai, Naoshima and Shodoshima. In addition, the beach scenery of Megijima seemed to be picked up, and the Onigashima Beach was also clearly visible. The breakwater protrudes into the sea on the beach, but when you look out at the sea from here, the director of Onino-kan told you later that it felt refreshing. If you take a walk on the beach, please try it. In front of this shore, there is also a visitor berth (1 yen per day).

Inn of Ogi tree from the Showa era

Return to the harbor again by bus, next departure to Ogijima. Looking at the beautiful beaches of Megijima, the boats are increasingly approaching Ogijima. At the port of Ogi, private houses were lined up as if climbing. Among them, we will visit "Hamakami Ryokan" which stands out. As you climb up a steep hill that passes between houses, you will see an arrow pointing to Hamagami Ryokan, and you will find an entrance as soon as you enter a narrow alley. The ryokan, built in the first year of Showa for 1200 yen, is more like a grandfather's house in Ogi than a guesthouse in Showa. You can see the harbor from the window and the sea breeze comes in. The sashimi lined with boiled octopus, raw octopus, flounder, thailand, and prawn is lined up on the dining table of such a room. Fried salted boiled prawns, broad beans and geta. In summer, it will be boiled and fried with sashimi such as bonito, flounder and sea bass, and the seasonal fish purchased that day. Mr. Akira Hamakami, who is 74 years old this year, will not be able to help if he does not make enough. In addition to the inn business, he is also the captain of an emergency ship on Ogijima that carries sick and injured people to Takamatsu, and also works to transport fish from the Ogi Fisheries Association to the fish market. So I know anything about delicious seafood caught in a man tree. You can also get the most delicious fish. Mr. Hamakami's summer recommendation, "Fish changes its taste in two months. Choose the best time to eat, nothing to do" is recommended from July to September in Manamatuo, which is caught in Komaciami, and after July. A caught sweet Seto blue crab. Until around 2, fishing boats were also being handled, and bathers and anglers were rushing, but recently there are few plating guests. Not to mention the splendor of the sunset, you can also see the lit up Seto Ohashi if the weather is good. Recently, a 7-year-old grandson has returned, and it is a fun Hamakami Ryokan. Why do not you come to taste the rustic island journey.

Hamagami Ryokan Phone 087-873-0833

Lighthouse of modern cultural heritage

Above the Hamakami Ryokan is Toyodahime Shrine, known as the god of safe delivery. While enjoying such a settlement of Ishigaki, go out the road on the west side of the island and head to Ogijima Lighthouse. There are bean fields and fruit fields on the way, about 30 minutes while enjoying the view of wildflowers and the sea. The lighthouse at the northern end of the island was visible. This lighthouse has been the location of the movie "Joy and Sorrow for Many Years" and has been protecting the safety of Bisan Seto since 28. The building is also made of Aji stone and has a high cultural value. Have been
Looking up at the beautiful lighthouse, I thought that the life of the lighthouse keeper at that time would have been tough, and there were various materials about the lighthouse and Ogijima in the nearby Ogijima Lighthouse Museum. From September to June, the museum is open only on Sundays and public holidays (it will open if you make a reservation in advance), but it is open every day from July to August. Admission is free, so let's take a look

Lighthouse Museum Telephone 087-873-0057 (9:16 to 30:XNUMX)

Tank Rock and Jii Hole

Behind the Lighthouse Museum is a small seaside park where you can camp. From there, the promenade leads to the mountain. I entered the promenade with a mysterious name such as tank rock or Jii's hole ... Since there are snakes, light climbing equipment is required. Don't forget your drink. Ascending steadily, there was a sign on the way around, but this is not a promenade. There is an arrow with a hole in the grass below, so don't overlook it. After climbing for a while, there was a forked road, so I went into the tank rock. After a short walk, you will see the sign "Ogijima's Column Joint and Rocky Sea". The columnar joint designated as a natural monument of Takamatsu City in 51 is a sanuki-like olive stone basalt, which erupted about 500 million years ago, and there is a so-called tank rock at the top, around which There is a rocky sea where columnar joint collapses are deposited. The area is said to reach 33 ares. I read this and proceeded, but under the tank rock, the sea of ​​debris was just bad, and I couldn't recommend approaching.
Then return to the fork, this time heading to Ji's hole. The road descends once, turns up again, and you can see the observatory soon. The view from here was wonderful and it seemed that I was watching the Seto Inland Sea in the picture frame. Jii's hole is just above this. According to legend, when Momotaro invaded Megijima, a demon vice-general escaped. After that, descend the steep hill and return to the west side of the island, again near the port.

Sanuki udon on the island

The next visit to the village near Ogi Port was Madoka. Opened in 15, it was only a dining room at first, but now it is possible to stay overnight (up to 1 people per group). The menu here is full of variety, as it plays the role of the island's dining room, of course, as well as the local fish dishes of Ogi trees and the local tako tempura. For example, there are okonomiyaki, udon-yaki, soba-yaki, pork cutlet set meal, yakiniku set meal, chicken and chicken set meal, curry and rice. And it is said that the phantom island udon is "Hoshio's topped bukkake". It is necessary to make a reservation at least 1 days in advance, but the noodles beaten by the master, the traditional "Hishio" from Ogijima, and this are mixed and eaten. This "Hishio" is a side dish miso such as wheat miso, which is eaten with rice or grilled fish. There was a little habit, but the chopped large leaves came in and combined with the refreshingness, I ate it in a flash. The main ingredients of "Hishio" are complex ones such as barley, peas, soybeans, Nanjing bean, rice koji, orchid, and salt. Please try this once. Also, if you are lucky, there is a footbath on the terrace seat. The sunset seen from here is the best again. You can enjoy the island trip from the bottom of your heart.

Yen Phone 087-873-0703 (Closed Wednesday / 9: 19-XNUMX: XNUMX)

This summer, why not visit the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and legends and enjoy a trip to Megijima and Ogijima?
Onigashima Tourism Association Telephone 087-840-9055 / Takamatsu City Office Ogi Branch Telephone 087-873-0001