Ainoshima (Shingū)

Ainoshima (Aino-Island)

Ainoshima (Aino-Island)
Geography
Location	Genkai Sea
Coordinates	33°45′44.5″N 130°21′54.5″E
Administration
Japan
Additional information
Official website	Shingū Town Official Website Template:Ja icon

Ainoshima (相島)(Aino-Island) is an island in Shingū, Fukuoka, Japan. Many feral cats and strays live on this island. Hence, it is known as "Cat Heaven Island".

Sightseeing spots

Ainoshima has some historic sites.

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  Ainoshima Stone Tumuli (相島積石塚群, Ainoshima tsumiishitsuka-gun)
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  The old wharf for Joseon missions to Japan

Transportation

• Shingū Municipal Ferry Service (新宮町営渡船, Shingū Chō-ei Tosen)
• Shingū Port(Shingū Fishing Port) - Ainoshima Port : Required time and fare: approx.17 minutes, 460JPY
• Shingū Port is a twenty-minute walk from Nishitetsu Shingū Station.

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  Ferry "Shingū" (しんぐう)