(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".
Sightseeing spots Ainoshima has some historic sites.
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.
Transportation
Shingū Port (Shingū Fishing Port) – Ainoshima Port : Required time and fare: approx. 17 minutes, 480 JPY Shingū Port is a twenty-minute walk from Nishitetsu Shingū Station.
See also Aoshima, Ehime, another Japanese "Cat Island" Tashirojima, another Japanese "Cat Island" Ōkunoshima, known as ("Rabbit Island") for its feral rabbit population
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