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]
Native name: 相島 Ainoshima | |
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 Ainoshima | |
  Ainoshima (Aino-Island) | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Genkai Sea |
| Coordinates | 33°45′44.5″N 130°21′54.5″E / 33.762361°N 130.365139°E |
| Area | 1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 8 km (5 mi) |
| Administration | |
Japan | |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| District | Kasuya District |
| Town | Shingū |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | Shingū Town Official Website (in Japanese) |
Sightseeing spots edit
Ainoshima has some historic sites.
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Ainoshima Stone Tumuli (相島積石塚群, Ainoshima tsumiishitsuka-gun) -
The old wharf for Joseon missions to Japan
Tumuli edit
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 edit
- 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.
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Ferry "Shingū" (しんぐう)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ The feral felines of Cat Heaven Island - The Japan Times
- ^ Cheapo, Japan. "Ainoshima: A Cheapo's Guide to Visiting Kyushu's Cat Island | Japan Cheapo". japancheapo.com. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
- ^ 町営渡船(Municipal Ferry Service) Archived 2015-02-26 at the Wayback Machine - Shingū Website (in Japanese)
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