Ainoshima (Shingū) Explained

Ainoshima (Aino-Island)
Native Name:	相島 Ainoshima
Map:	Japan
Location:	Genkai Sea
Coordinates:	33.7624°N 130.3651°W
Area Km2:	1.25
Coastline Km:	8
Country:	Japan
Country Admin Divisions Title:	Prefecture
Country Admin Divisions:	Fukuoka Prefecture
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:	District
Country Admin Divisions 1:	Kasuya District
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:	Town
Country Admin Divisions 2:	Shingū
Website:	Shingū Town Official Website

(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

Ainoshima has some historic sites.

Tumuli

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

• • 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.

See also

• Aoshima, Ehime

Notes and References

1. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/09/20/national/science-health/feral-felines-cat-heaven-island The feral felines of Cat Heaven Island
2. Web site: Cheapo. Japan. Ainoshima: A Cheapo's Guide to Visiting Kyushu's Cat Island Japan Cheapo. 2020-06-27. japancheapo.com . en-US.
3. http://www.town.shingu.fukuoka.jp/index.cfm/1,0,284,191,html 町営渡船(Municipal Ferry Service)