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

If you prefer cats, don’t miss any of the following places. It’s fun to be with cats when traveling. It’s up to you whether you want to travel to these “cat islands” or not.

Enoshima (Kanagawa) (Tohoku region)

This place can be said to be known to everyone, especially many people who have slam dunk feelings about their childhood. I would go to Kamakura and sit on the electric boat by the river. You can go to Enoshima on the way. The famous attraction on the island is a shrine in a cave with a beautiful legend of a dragon and a girl.

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

When you go there, you can take the retro tram in Enoshima Kamakura. There is about 10km between Fujisawa and Kamakura, and it takes 34 minutes to drive by Ezhi Electric. The stop is the closest stop to scenic spots such as Enoshima, Hase Daibutsu, and Nagaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Traveling in this area is very easy. In addition, Jiangzhidian's carriages are designed in retro warm colors and have the characteristics of trams running on the seaside and in towns. Not only are railway fans interested, but even passers-by have expressed their love for them.

Okinawa (Shiga Prefecture) (Kinki region)

Although Okinawa is an island, it is not actually on the sea but on Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The main means of transportation on the island is bicycles. In other words, the cats on this island don’t have to worry about being hit by a car. Currently, tourists who want to enter the island can only reach Horie Fish Port by boat.

Take the bus "Chomyoji Line" in front of JR Omihachiman Station to Horikura Port, and then take a boat to Okishima Fishing Port. For more detailed transportation methods, please refer to the website information.

Saryanagi Island (Kagawa Prefecture) (Shikoku Region)

Saragishima is a cat island in the Seto Inland Sea. Fishing is popular here 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 Honura in the south. Visitors here can not only enjoy the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea, but also taste abundant seafood.

The cats on the island are very healthy and lively, and they like to be close to people. Walking on the island, you can see cats of your loved ones everywhere. At this time, tourists need to slow down and quietly enjoy the leisurely and peaceful atmosphere of the island with the villagers.

On the island's breakwater, because there are gaps between the dykes for people to pass, cats often appear in the camera in a jumping posture, commonly known as "flying cats."

It takes about 15 minutes to get to the ferry terminal after taking JR to Tadatsuki Station. Finding the ferry terminal was a bit difficult. You can ask others where the Sanyosen pier is. The one-way fare is 780 yen.

Qingdao (Ehime Prefecture) (Shikoku region)

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

After World War II, young people on the island flocked to the cities to find jobs, causing a sharp decline in the population. Currently, 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, etc.

Although there are not many island residents, there are more than 100 island cats, six times the number of residents. A Reuters reporter who had been to the island was shocked by the sight as soon as he landed on the island. There are groups of cats everywhere on the island.

Take the "JR Shikoku YukiSubline" to JR Iu Nagahama Station.

The ferry to Mao Island starts and ends at Changbin Port. Take the "Aodao" ferry from Nagahama Port and arrive at Qingdao Port in about 35 minutes.

Musukishima (Ehime Prefecture) (Shikoku region)

Mitsukishima, like Aoshima, is also a small island in Ehime Prefecture. It is famous for producing the best oranges in Japan.

There is a 15-kilometer tourist route around Kizuki Island called "Kuzuki Skyline". During the visit, through the old houses preserved here, you can vaguely see the prosperity and historical changes here.

Different from other cat islands, most of which focus on fishing, Kizuki Island is full of citrus orchards and there are patches of orange cats.

You can take a boat to Kizuki Island from two ports:

From Mitsuhama Port to Moshi Port, 45 minutes, 670 yen.

From Takahama Port to Kizu Port, 30 minutes, 670 yen.

Manabe Island (Okayama Prefecture) (China Region)

The distance between Zhenguo Island and Honshu Island, the largest island in Japan, is 31 kilometers. Its unique geographical location allows its original natural features to be preserved.

This island is full of history and culture. There is a village on the island full of wooden houses and a traditional-style school. Even the village cafeteria has been operating since the Meiji era.

The warm climate, beautiful scenery and long history and culture make it a filming destination for Japanese movies, and also attracted French cartoonist Florent Chavouet and various novelists. Of course it also attracts countless cats.

You can also take a water taxi and cruise around the surrounding islands. Board the ship from Sumiyosh at Kasaoka Port, take the Sanyo Kisen and arrive at Manabe-shima Port in 44 minutes.

Takeshima (Yamaguchi Prefecture) (Kanto region)

Takeshima is the last island in the Seto Inland Sea (do you think the shape is cute?) In 1982, the Japanese government tried to convert it Used as a nuclear weapons testing site, but this proposal was scrapped due to the joint opposition of 1,000 people on the island (happy for the island cats).

Bamboo Island is famous for its wild cherry trees, with about 30 clusters on the island. The island holds a traditional festival called "Kanmai" every four years (the most recent one was in 2016). Friends who want to participate in the festival can consider going next year.

Cat lovers should feel very happy walking their cats on such a heart-shaped island~

(1) It takes about 70 minutes to take a boat from Yanai Port to Takeshima.

(2) Take the JRSanyo main line, get off at Yanai Train Station and get off at Murozu Station. It takes about 50 minutes and then take a 44-minute boat ride from Murozu Port to Takeshima.

Genkai Island (Fukuoka Prefecture) (Kyushu)

Xuan Keji Island is an inverted bowl-shaped island near Hakata Port. The 2005 earthquake caused some damage to the island, but thanks to the continuous efforts of the islanders, the island has now returned to its original state.

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

Xuanjie Island is rich in seaweed and has even developed its own brand, focusing on nature. In addition to seaweed, seafood and dry goods are also sold on the island, and cruise ships and bicycles can be rented. There is only one shop on the island that sells some daily necessities, so you still have to bring your own lunch.

Xuanjie Island was once the island with the most cats in Japan. Although it was severely damaged by the 2005 Fukuoka earthquake, the cat population has been on the rise.

Getting to Mao Island is easy. Take a boat to Hakata Port-Seongyeol Island Port. It takes about 35 minutes to get there by ferry.

Tashiro Island (Miyagi Prefecture) (Tohoku region)

Dateten Island, this small island is located in the west of the Oka Peninsula, with a total area of ??3.14km. The highest mountain on the island is Mount Zhengdao, which is about 96 meters above sea level. The island has a population of about 70 people and its economy is mainly based on fishing.

There is a cat shrine on the island. Cats are regarded as auspicious animals and will bring good harvests in the fishing industry. Local residents regard cats as gods and have produced many picture books for them, with clear instructions that puppies are not allowed on the island. It is a veritable "Cat Island".

Daidao holds a cat-themed photography contest every year. After the island was reported by Japanese TV in February 2009, cat lovers from all over the world flocked to the island, boosting local tourism. Now, due to the Cat Island boom, there are more and more tourists. The cats on the island have gradually become accustomed to strangers, and sometimes they will approach them cautiously.

Take a ferry to Japan’s most famous Cat Island. From Sendai City, take the JR Ishigen Line to Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, and then take the ferry. The journey takes 40 minutes.

Ogijima (Kagawa Prefecture) (Shikoku region)

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

There are several hotels on the island for travelers to stay. If you want to relax, you can stay for a day or two to enjoy the sea view and see the cats.

There is Megijima next door, you can go and see it together!

From Takamatsu Port, there is a ship to Kusunoki Island and Megijima every two hours. One way is 510 yen and the boat ride takes 40 minutes.