Ainoshima
nature
相島
Cat island with 150 feline residents, ancient stone tumuli, and a 5-km coastal walking loop.
A small island about 20 minutes by ferry from Shingu Port, home to roughly 150 free-roaming cats and a handful of residents. The 5-kilometer coastal loop passes fifth-century stone tumuli, an offshore rock formation called Megane-iwa (Glasses Rock), and a quiet fishing harbor. Cats greet arrivals at the port regardless of weather.
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