Ainoshima (相島) (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]

Ainoshima (Aino-Island)

Native name: 相島 Ainoshima
Ainoshima
Ainoshima (Aino-Island)
Geography
Location	Genkai Sea
Coordinates	33°45′44.5″N 130°21′54.5″E
Area	1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi)
Coastline	8 km (5 mi)
Administration
Japan
Prefecture	Fukuoka Prefecture
District	Kasuya District
Town	Shingū
Additional information
Official website	Shingū Town Official Website (in Japanese)

Sightseeing spots

Ainoshima has some historic sites.

• 
  Ainoshima Stone Tumuli (相島積石塚群, Ainoshima tsumiishitsuka-gun)
• 
  The old wharf for Joseon missions to Japan

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 Municipal Ferry Service (新宮町営渡船, Shingū Chō-ei Tosen)
• 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.

• 
  Ferry "Shingū" (しんぐう)

See also

• Aoshima, Ehime

References

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