MiyagiCat islands
Tashirojima Island
An island where cats have long been valued as guardians of a good catch, with a cat shrine near the center.
About 40 min by ferry from Ishinomaki Central Terminal
On-location photograph taken June 12, 2010Plan your visit
Cat places
- Access
- About 40 min by ferry from Ishinomaki Central Terminal
- Hours
- Plan around the ferry timetable
- Closures
- Check Ajishima Line for cancellations and schedule changes
- Admission
- Check the ferry operator for fares
Before you go
Before you visit
This is a residential island. Do not enter homes or work areas, chase cats, or feed them.
Sources & verification
Information verification
- Method
- Official website
- Last checked
- ● Recheck due2026.08.28
- Current status
- Listed
- Source
- Open source ↗
Transport, opening hours and local rules may change. Always check official information before visiting.
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