Ogijima
男木島
A “cat island” with old houses and narrow lanes stacked up the slope behind the harbor. Art works are scattered through the village, and the lighthouse is a stone structure from the Meiji era.
Ogijima covers only about 1.3 square kilometers. Its settlement climbs steep slopes, with stone walls and narrow lanes where lazy cats are often seen, making it one of Japan's well-known cat islands. The “Ogijima Soul” (a shell-shaped exchange hall) at the port was designed by Jaume Plensa, and several permanent art festival works are scattered through the village. The Ogijima Lighthouse at the northern tip was built in 1895 entirely of granite, and it is one of only two unpainted stone lighthouses in Japan. The ferry from Takamatsu Port takes about 40 minutes and runs infrequently, so allow time for the last boat. The island's slopes are steep, so wear comfortable walking shoes.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Megijima (Onigashima)
- Teshima Yokoo House
- Naoshima Yellow Pumpkin
- Teshima Art Museum
- Art House Project (Honmura)
- Benesse House Museum
- Les Archives du Coeur
- Lee Ufan Museum