Cat Lover's Paradise! Ainoshima Island off Fukuoka
Ainoshima island, located off the coast of Fukuoka in Japan, is a must-visit destination for cat lovers. Visitors can take a train or bus to reach Shingu Port, the nearest ferry terminal, or alternatively, drive to the port. Once at the port, you can take a ferry for a scenic 30-minute ride to the island. The ferry ride offers breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and the island's lush greenery. Upon arriving on the island, you can explore the local attractions, such as the shrine, and interact with the friendly cats that the island is famous for. Water taxis are also available for hire for a more personalized experience. Whether you choose to take public transportation, drive, or hire a water taxi, Ainoshima island offers a peaceful and unique travel experience that's sure to delight cat lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.
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Arik Yeo
Cuddling Kitties near Fukuoka !
Getting There - Takes JR to Fukodaimae station and then rides on the loop bus number 1, gets down at the Shingu port and rides on a boat.
Attractions - Cat, cat, cats everywhere!!!
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Bharisz_28
Like most, if not all of the tourists who visited Ainoshima Island, we came here for the cats. It was about an hour’s journey from Hakata Station to the island - took the JR Kagoshima Line train to Fukkodaimae Station, then took bus no.2 which stops in front of the station at Family Mart towards Ainoshima Ferry Terminal (aka Shingu Port). You’ll need to pay the exact bus fare of 100 Yen to the bus driver. The ferry terminal is the last stop on the bus route, hence it’s written clearly on the bus so you won’t miss it. Ferry times are not frequent - see photo for timetable. Bus timetable has been scheduled to meet ferry times, you can check for the timetable on Google Maps if you’re using that to plan your route. One-way ferry tickets can be bought via a ticket machine at Shingu Port station and the waiting room area in Ainoshima. Do remember to keep your tickets as they will be collected at the ferry entrance in Ainoshima upon arrival and before embarkation.
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ICEICEE
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.