Ainoshima (Shingū)
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) |
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[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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