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  • Kagawa

Category:

  • Sightseeing Spots
  • Art

Sea Gulls Parking Lot

Sea Gulls Parking Lot

Seagulls turning with the sea breeze at Megi Port.

Sea Gulls Parking Lot is an outdoor artwork on Megijima by contemporary artist Takahito Kimura. About 300 seagull-shaped weathervanes line the breakwater and turn together with the wind, creating a scene that makes the island’s natural environment visible.

Three highlights of Sea Gulls Parking Lot

  1. 1. Watch the wind take shapeThe seagull-shaped weathervanes turn in the same direction as they catch the sea breeze, revealing the movement of the otherwise invisible wind.
  2. 2. Photograph the artwork with Megi PortCapture an open, harbor-side scene with the blue sea and passing ships in the background.
  3. 3. Begin an island art walkThe artwork is just steps from Megi Port, making it a natural starting point for exploring Setouchi Triennale works across the island.

Official information and directions

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Quick access guide

By car
Park near Takamatsu Port and take the ferry to Megijima.
Exploring Megijima on foot is recommended.
By public transportation
About 20 minutes by ferry from Takamatsu Port to Megi Port.
The artwork is just a short walk from Megi Port.

※The artwork is outdoors. Check official information for ferry schedules and viewing details during the Setouchi Triennale before visiting.

Nearby attractions

  • ・Onigashima CaveExplore a cave near the summit of Megijima with displays inspired by the island’s Onigashima legend. Pair it with the harbor art walk to discover more of the island’s story.
  • ・Kitahama AlleyShops and cafés occupy renovated warehouses near Takamatsu Port. It is a convenient place for a meal or shopping before or after an island trip.
  • ・YashimaThis historic plateau overlooks Takamatsu and the Seto Inland Sea, offering another perspective on the seascape seen from Megijima.

※Check official information for current opening and transportation details before visiting.

Details

Area Kagawa prefecture
Address Megi, Takamatsu, 760-0092 Kagawa
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Basic information

Open hours -
Closed regularly Open year-round
※Some of the artwork is removed from December through March to protect it from strong winds, then reinstalled in spring.
Admission fee Free
Parking lot Cars: Unavailable
Buses: Unavailable
Free Wi-Fi No
Toilet Yes
Recommended season Spring / Summer / Autumn

An experience found only here

One of the outdoor artworks created for the 2010 Setouchi Triennale. Three hundred seagulls line the breakwater and turn together whenever the wind blows. They seem to watch over visitors arriving with smiles and the ferries crossing the calm Seto Inland Sea.

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