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When it comes to must-visit animal destinations in Japan, Cat Island may be runner-up to the Zao Fox Village or the herds of deer that roam free in Nara Park, but it's perfect for cat lovers. As well as meeting the resident cats, the island also has easy hiking and an amazing cobalt blue ocean view.
There is a small cat shrine, known as neko-jinja (猫神社), in the middle of the island, roughly situated between the two villages. In the past, the islanders raised silkworms for silk, and cats were kept in order to keep the mouse population down (because mice are a natural predator of silkworms).
In planning a visit to Japan’s cat island, Aoshima, remember it’s not a mere tourist destination but a community where cats and humans conduct their regular lives.
Aoshima (Japanese: 青島, Hepburn: Aoshima), also known as Cat Island (Japanese: 猫の島, Hepburn: Neko no shima), is an island in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, known for its large number of feline residents and small number of people.
Aoshima, also known as "cat island", is one of Japan's top cat islands where felines outnumber humans residents on this peaceful island in the Seto Inland Sea.
A cat lover's guide to visiting Tashirojima in Miyagi Prefecture, with tips on what to see, Cat Island etiquette, and where to stay.
Tashirojima (田代島) is a small, rural island off the coast of central Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. Informally known as "Cat Island", Tashirojima is inhabited by several hundred felines, which are cared for and worshiped by the island's human residents.
Aoshima became famous as the Cat Island Japan due to social media, when visitors shared photos and videos of the meow-sive cat commune. However, the island is slowly rolling out a neutering program for the cats to plan for the future when it is likely there will be no human residents on the island.
Discover Tashirojima — aka “Cat Island” and “Manga Island”! How do you get to Tashirojima? Find out in this guide to one of Japan’s best-kept secrets.
Discover the charm of Aoshima, Japan's beloved Cat Island! Explore feline wonders, attractions, and tips for an unforgettable adventure.