(Aino-Island) is an island in
Shingū, Fukuoka
270px, Ainoshima port
270px, Mount Tachibana
is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture. , the town had an estimated population of 33,142 in 13664 households, and a population density of 1800 persons per km². The total area of t ...
, Japan. Many
feral cat
A feral cat or a stray cat is an unowned domestic cat (''Felis catus'') that lives outdoors and avoids human contact; it does not allow itself to be handled or touched, and usually remains hidden from humans. Feral cats may breed over dozens ...
s and strays live on this island. Hence, it is known as "Cat Heaven Island".
Sightseeing spots
Ainoshima has some historic sites.
File:Ainosima Kitazuka Kofun.jpg,
File:Ainoshima Old Wharf for Joseon missions to Japan.jpg, The old wharf for Joseon missions to Japan
Joseon missions to Japan represent a crucial aspect of the international relations of mutual Joseon-Japanese contacts and communication. In sum, these serial diplomatic ventures illustrate the persistence of Joseon's '' kyorin'' (neighborly rela ...
Tumuli
These piles of stone from the
5th century
The 5th century is the time period from AD 401 (represented by the Roman numerals CDI) through AD 500 (D) in accordance with the Julian calendar. The 5th century is noted for being a period of migration and political instability throughout Eurasia. ...
are located on the eastern side of the island. They are speculated to mark ancient graves.
Transportation
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*Shingū Port (Shingū Fishing Port) – Ainoshima Port : Required time and fare: approx.17 minutes, 480 JPY
町営渡船(Municipal Ferry Service)
- Shingū Website
*Shingū Port is a twenty-minute walk from Nishitetsu Shingū Station
is a passenger railway station located in the town of Shingū, Fukuoka, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR), and has station number NK10.
Lines
The station is the terminus of the Nishitetsu ...
.
File:Shingu Municipal Ferry Service SHINGU 2015 03 02.jpg, Ferry "Shingū" ()
See also
* Aoshima, Ehime
, also known as , is an island in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, known for its large number of feline residents and small number of people. Felines have been reported by news outlets to outnumber humans by ratios between 6:1 and 10:1, but as elderly ...
References
Islands of Fukuoka Prefecture
Feral cats
Shingū, Fukuoka
Cat islands in Japan
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