Where is Cat Island in Japan? Location of Cat Island in Japan

If you prefer cats, don't miss any of the following places. Traveling with cats is interesting. It's up to you whether you want to travel to these "cat islands".

Dao Jiang (Kanagawa) (Northeast)

This place can be said to be well known, especially many people have dunked their childhood feelings. In order to take pictures, they will also go to Kamakura and sit on the electricity by the river. You can go to Jiangzhi Island on the way. The famous scenic spot on the island is a shrine in a cave, which contains a beautiful legend about dragons and girls.

On the way to the highest point of the island, you can see many kittens.

When you go, you can take the retro tram in Kamakura, Jiangzhi Island. There is about 10km between Fujisawa and Kamakura, and it takes 34 minutes for Jiang Zhikai to drive an electric car. This station is the closest stop to places of interest such as Jiangzhi Island, Changgu Giant Buddha and Changgang Baban Palace. It is very convenient to travel in this area. In addition, the carriages of Jiangzhidian are designed in retro warm colors, and they travel on the seaside and in small towns, which has the characteristics of trams. Not only railway fans are interested, but even passers-by have expressed their love for them.

Chongdao (Shiga County) (Feng Jingen County)

Although Okinawa is an island, it is actually not at sea, but on Lake Pipa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The main means of transportation on the island is bicycles. In other words, cats on this island don't have to worry about being hit by cars at all. At present, tourists who want to enter the island can only reach the fish port of Hori River by boat.

Take the bus "Changming Temple Line" to Horizonta Port in front of JR near Kawasaki Station, and then take a boat to Chongdao Fishing Port. Please refer to the website information for more detailed transportation modes.

Zuoliudao (Xiangchuan County) (Shikoku Region)

Zuoliu Island is a cat island in Seto Inland Sea, where fishing is prevalent and the climate is mild. It's not a big island. It is about seven kilometers around the island.

The island is divided into two villages, Nagasaki in the north and Benpu in the south. Visitors here can not only enjoy the scenery of Seto Inland Sea, but also taste rich seafood.

All the cats on the island are healthy and lively, and prefer to be close to people. Walking on the island, relatives' cats can be seen everywhere. At this time, tourists need to slow down and quietly enjoy the leisurely and calm atmosphere on the island with the villagers.

On the breakwater on the island, because there is a gap between the dams for people to pass through, cats often appear in a jumping posture in the lens, commonly known as "flying cats".

It takes about 15 minutes to get to the ferry terminal after taking JR to Zhongyue Station. It's a little difficult to find the ferry terminal. You can ask others where the pier of Sanyo Thousand is. The one-way fare is 780 yen.

Qingdao (Ehime County) (Shikoku County)

This Qingdao is not Qingdao in Shandong, China. The area of Qingdao Lake in Qingdao is only 0.49 square kilometers, which is equivalent to the size of two bird's nests in Beijing. It is a small island in Seto Inland Sea, 30 minutes' boat ride from Ehime Prefecture.

After the end of World War II, young people on the island poured into cities to find jobs, and the population dropped sharply. At present, there are only 10 to 20 elderly retired grandparents left on the island. If you go to the island, you can also see many abandoned buildings, such as schools, hospitals and so on.

Although there are not many islanders, there are more than 100 island cats, which is six times that of residents. Reuters reporters who have been to the island were stunned by what they saw as soon as they went to the island. There are groups of cats everywhere on the island.

Take the "JR Shikoku Line" to JR Yuyi Changbin Station.

The ferry to Maodao starts and ends at Changbin Port. Take the "Macau Island" () ferry from Changbang Port and arrive at Qingdao Port in about 35 minutes.

Muyue Island (Ehime Prefecture) (Shikoku Prefecture)

Muyue Island, like Qingdao, is also a small island in Ehime Prefecture. It is famous for producing the best oranges in Japan.

There is a tourist route of 15km around Muyue Island, which is called "Muyue Skyline". During the visit, you can vaguely see the prosperity and historical changes here through the old houses preserved here.

Different from other cat islands, most of them are mainly fishing, while Muyue Island is full of citrus orchards and patches of orange cats.

You can go to Muyue Island by boat from two ports:

From Gwangbin Port to muxi Port, 45 minutes, 670 yen.

From Gao Bin Port to Jinmu Port, 30 minutes, 670 yen.

Zhenguo Island (Okayama Prefecture) (China District)

The distance between Zhenguo Island and Honshu Island, the largest island in Japan, is 3 1 km. Its unique geographical location preserves its original natural features.

This island is full of history and culture. A village on the island is full of wooden houses and traditional schools. Even the village canteen has been in operation since the Meiji era.

The warm climate, beautiful scenery and long history and culture make it a Japanese film shooting resort, which also attracts French cartoonist FlorentChavouet and various novelists. Of course, it also attracted countless cats.

You can also take a water taxi and visit the surrounding islands by boat. Boarding from Sumiyosh in Kasaoka Port, take SanyoKisen, and arrive at Manabe-shima Port in 44 minutes.

Zhudao (Shankou County) (Guandong County)

Zhudao is the last island in Seto Inland Sea (do you think it's cute? 1982, the Japanese government tried to use it as a nuclear weapons testing ground, but due to the joint opposition of 1000 people on the island, this proposal was abolished (happy for the cats on the island).

Zhudao is famous for its wild cherry trees, and there are about 30 clusters in the whole island. A traditional festival called "Kanmai" is held on the island every four years (the last one was in 20 16). Friends who want to attend the festival can consider going next year.

Cat slaves should feel very happy to walk their cats on such a heart-shaped island ~

(1) It takes about 70 minutes to get to Zhudao by boat from Liujing Port.

(2) Take the JRSanyo main line, get off at Liu Jing Railway Station for about 50 minutes, and then take a boat from Sujin Port to Zhudao for 44 minutes.

Xuanjie Island (Fukuoka Prefecture) (Kyushu)

Xuanjie Island is an inverted bowl-shaped island near Hakata Port. The earthquake in 2005 caused some damage to the island, but with the continuous efforts of islanders, the island has now been restored to its original state.

A circle around the island is about 4.4 kilometers, and you can walk the whole distance in one hour. The natural scenery on the island is great, and you can see the nearby islands from the beach. Fishermen come here to fish almost all the year round.

Xuanjie Island is rich in seaweed, and even developed its own brand, paying attention to nature. In addition to seaweed, the island also sells seafood and dry goods, and can rent cruise ships and bicycles. There is only one shop on the island that sells some daily necessities, so you should bring your own lunch.

Xuanjie Island was once the island with the largest number of cats in Japan. Although it was severely damaged in the Fukuoka earthquake in 2005, the number of cats has been on the rise.

It's easy to go to Maodao. Take a boat to Hakata Port-Xuanjie Island Port. It takes about 35 minutes to get there by ferry.

Daitiandao (Miyagi Prefecture) (Northeast)

Daitian Island, located in the west of Mulu Peninsula, with a total area of 3. 14km. The highest mountain on the island is Zhengdao Mountain, about 96 meters above sea level. The island has a population of about 70 people, and its economy is dominated by fishing.

There is a cat shrine on the island. Cats are considered as auspicious animals, and will reap a bumper harvest in the fishing industry. Local residents regard cats as gods, and have made many picture books for cats, and explicitly instructed that dogs are not allowed on the island. It is a veritable "Cat Island".

Daidao holds a cat-themed photo contest every year. After the island was reported by Japanese TV in February 2009, cat slaves from all over the world flocked to the island, which promoted the local tourism. Now, because of the influence of the cat island craze, there are more tourists. Cats on the island have gradually become accustomed to strangers, and sometimes they lean over cautiously.

Japan's most famous cat island, by ferry. Sendai City takes the JR Stone Line to Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, and then takes the ferry. The journey takes 40 minutes.

Nanmu Island (Xiangchuan County) (Shikoku Place)

Nanmu Island is also a small island in the Seto Inland Sea. The lighthouse on the island was once the highlight of a Japanese film.

There are several hotels on the island that can accommodate pedestrians. If you want to slow down, you can stay for a day or two, see the sea view and see the cats.

There is Mujima Island next door. Let's go and have a look!

Starting from Gaosong Port, there is a boat to Nanmu Island and Nvmu Island every two hours. One-way 5 10 yen, 40 minutes by boat.