The island of cats – Ashima Island

Aoshima Island in Nagahama District, Ōzu City, Ehime Prefecture is an island emerging in the Seto Inland Sea, famous not only in Japan but also in Japan.

Dec 24, 2022 - 10:07
May 17, 2024 - 12:19
The island of cats – Ashima Island

Aoshima Island is also known as Cat Island, because on this small island there are more than 150 cats living with the islanders.

Ferries to Aoshima Island have 2 round trips per day. However, because there is a predetermined number of people who can go to Aoshima Island in one day, if the first trip carries enough passengers to the island, the second trip will not depart anymore, so please be careful.

If you have decided that you want to go to Aoshima Island, it is recommended that you take the first ferry to be safest.

Let's go to Aoshima Island - the paradise island of cats!
As soon as I set foot on Aoshima Island, I saw a lot of cats. It's exciting with the huge number of cats here.

Hospitality and friendliness are not only found in cats, but also the people on the island are very gentle and kind.

"It's nice that so many people come here to play with the cats, whether it's Japanese or foreign guests, they come to make everyone feel happy," said a bit shy of a resident. people on the island.

On the west side of the island there is a "Cat Feeding Area" and there are regulations visitors should be aware of. Sometimes while taking pictures you may want to feed the cats on the spot. But here is a rule to only feed the cat in the designated area, so remember to note.

Although it is called Cat Island, Aoshima Island is also inhabited. Note that it is not allowed to enter the living area of the people on the island.

Come, take a leisurely walk to enjoy the scenery of Aoshima Island and understand more about the life and emotions of cats.

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