Tashirojima
田代島
A small fishing island in Miyagi Prefecture famous for its large cat population and unique cat-shaped architecture.
What it is
- A small island measuring 2.92 square kilometers located west of the Oshika Peninsula.
- A fishing community widely known as Cat Island due to its large feline population.
- Part of the Sanriku Fukko National Park containing two main settlements, Odomari and Nitoda.
- A location where dogs are generally prohibited from entering to protect the local environment.
What to see
- A cat shrine located in the center of the island.
- Manga Island, an outdoor facility featuring lodges shaped like cats.
- The Nitoda Shell Mound, which is a designated prefectural historic site.
- Large numbers of cats living throughout the island and its fishing ports.
Getting there
- The island is accessible by ferry departing from Ishinomaki Port.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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