A new journey in the new year, sharing Aino Island with cats

❤ Aino Island is an island in Shingu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The island is home to many feral and stray cats, earning it the nickname 'Cat Paradise Island' and making it one of the world's six major cat islands! 🌟 Aino Island offers more than just furry feline friends. The island is small, with a circumference of about 5.4 kilometers. On the eastern edge, there is a small shrine and an interesting historical feature: the Aino Island stone mound group, which consists of piles of stones that date back to the 5th century. The site's traces and indirect evidence may indicate that it was an ancient burial ground, but the specifics are unclear. 👍 The coastline of Aino Island is picturesque, with rare sights such as the Hana-Kurisei (also known as Eye Rock) and columnar cliffs that are well worth seeing and appreciating. The island is also a stopover for migratory birds each year, making it an excellent spot for bird watching. ✅ Aino Island also preserves the old port used by early Korean envoys to Japan, a site that bears witness to the history of maritime trade. 🚉 Shingu Municipal Ferry (Shingu-machi Ferry, Shingu-machi Municipal Ferry) Shingu Port (Shingu Fishing Port) to Aino Island Port: Time and cost required: about 17 minutes, 480 yen. Shingu Port is a twenty-minute walk from Nishitetsu Shingu Station.