What island has so many cats?
What island has so many cats? Aoshima might be the most famous cat island in Japan. Its nickname “Cat Island” is no exaggeration because there are only 15-20 residents on the island but more than 120 cats, about 6 times the human population! Aoshima is a 1.6 km long island located in the Ehime Prefecture of southern Japan.
Can I visit Cat Island?
Cat Island is only accessible via private boat. If traveling by private vessel consult navigational charts. To find an operator who can provide tours, fishing charters, or transportation, visit our Authorized Commercial Operators page.
Can you touch the cats on Cat Island?
Since the cats on Aoshima Island have been cared for and pampered down many generations, they are docile and friendly. You can feed, pet, or just straight up chill out with them, and who knows, you might even discover a thing or two about yourself, in the process.
Is it expensive to go to Cat Island?
Cheap flights to Cat Island from $110 One Way, $160 Round Trip. $160 return flights and $110 one-way flights to Cat Island were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.
Can you swim at Cat Island?
Most resorts on Cat Island are located on the western coast of the island, which is washed by the shallow waters of the Bahama Banks. If you explore the western coast of the island, however, you can swim in the Atlantic Ocean and experience the pink sand wonder of Cat Island.
Which island is known as the Cat Island?
Aoshima (??, Aoshima), also known as Cat Island (???, Neko no shima), is an island in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, known for its large number of feline residents and small number of human residents.
Is Cat Island worth it?
With relaxing walks and ocean views, Tashirojima is a great place to visit for the day from Ishinomaki or even stop overnight in a guest house or in the Manga Island resort. However, it is worth noting that the island is largely traditional and there are few tourist facilities other than Manga Island.