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Ainoshima (Shingū)

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Ainoshima (Aino-Island)
Native name:
相島
Ainoshima
Ainoshima
Ainoshima (Aino-Island) is located in Japan
Ainoshima (Aino-Island)
Ainoshima (Aino-Island)
Geography
LocationGenkai Sea
Coordinates33°45′44.5″N 130°21′54.5″E / 33.762361°N 130.365139°E / 33.762361; 130.365139
Area1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi)
Coastline8 km (5 mi)
Administration
Japan
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
DistrictKasuya District
TownShingū
Additional information
Official websiteShingū Town Official Website (in Japanese)

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".[1]

Sightseeing spots

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Ainoshima has some historic sites.

Tumuli

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These piles of stone from the 5th century are located on the eastern side of the island. They are speculated to mark ancient graves.[2]

Transportation

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  • 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, 480 JPY[3]
  • Shingū Port is a twenty-minute walk from Nishitetsu Shingū Station.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ The feral felines of Cat Heaven Island - The Japan Times
  2. ^ Cheapo, Japan. "Ainoshima: A Cheapo's Guide to Visiting Kyushu's Cat Island | Japan Cheapo". japancheapo.com. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  3. ^ 町営渡船(Municipal Ferry Service) Archived 2015-02-26 at the Wayback Machine - Shingū Website (in Japanese)