About
Cat Island where cats outnumber people almost six to one. Cats have been fed by humans for generations, so they absolutely love humans.
Why go
- Cats outnumber people almost six to one
- Cats are incredibly friendly and love being pet
- Cats have been fed by humans for generations, so they absolutely love humans
Must try
- Buy some really cute souvenirs on the island
- Try a cat themed udon
- Visit the cat shrine
- Stay overnight in an ocean view cattage
- Rent a bicycle to explore the island
Pro tips
- Take the 9:00 am ferry to have time to explore
- Ferry runs 3x/day, ~45-60 min trip
- Take the train from tokyo to sendai, then to ishinomaki
- Walk or taxi to ishinomaki ferry terminal
- Consider staying overnight as opposed to a day trip
Good to know
- Do not feed the cats
- No dogs allowed
- Bring cash for the ferry and snacks
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Rating
4.5 / 5 (381 reviews)