Tashirojima 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. There are nearly 150 cats on the island, compared to just 55 residents. The sight of so many cats eating at the same time was truly spectacular.
If you take the Shinkansen, you can get from Tokyo to Sendai in just 1.5 hours!
Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic spots, is also nice, but why not stay another night and visit this cat island?
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[Train]
★From Sendai to Ishinomaki
★Price 860JPY (5.38USD)
★Time table (Weekday）
06:26AM➡07:28AM express train
07:24AM➡08:19AM express train
I took the train that departed at 6:26AM, but I think you can also catch the next express train that leaves at 7:24AM in time for the ferry.
After finishing my trip to the Cat Island and getting off the ferry, I walked to Ishinomaki Station and took a limited express train, arriving at Sendai Station at around 19:00pm.
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[FERRY]
★Price … Ferry round-trip fare 2,500 JPY / 15.72 USD
★Name … Ferry Ajishima Line
★Time Table
❗Please be sure to check the official website, as hours may vary depending on the time of year.
◎From Mainland
9:00AM➡9:44AM
12:30PM➡13:34PM
◎From Tshirojima island
13:55PM➡14:40PM
15:30PM➡16:27PM
★How to buy … Advance reservations are not possible. Only cash is accepted.
★Official Website … [ Ссылка ]
★Location … 15-minute walk from Ishinomaki Station
★Map … [ Ссылка ]
★Please note that the ferry to the Cat Island may be subject to changes or cancellations due to weather and sea conditions.
For the latest information, please check the top page of this website or X: [ Ссылка ]
I recommend that you bring seasickness medication💊
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[CAFE]
Shimano Eki Cafe in Tshirojima island
★Official Website [ Ссылка ]
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X … / [ Ссылка ]
Instagram … / [ Ссылка ]
Facebook … / [ Ссылка ]
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📍Places I visited
Ishinomaki Station [ Ссылка ]
Ishinomaki Manga Road [ Ссылка ]
Ajishima Line Chuou Port [ Ссылка ]
Nitoda Port [ Ссылка ]
Cat Shrine [ Ссылка ]
Tashirojima Shimanoeki [ Ссылка ]
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❗️Notice
※Prices, exchange rates, and Train and ferry timetables for June 2024
※Prices, Timetables may vary depending on season
※Some meanings may be difficult to understand due to the use of Google Translate.
Also, the information in this video may not be 100% correct.
Please understand.
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⏰Timestamp
00:00 Opening
00:09 Ferry Terminal⛴
00:43 TASHIROJIMA ISLAND
02:57 Shimano Eki Cafe
03:51 Mealtime for the cats🐱
04:55 Meow Curry🐈🍛
05:45 Cat Shrine⛩
07:10 Fishing with Girlfriend 🎣
