Cats of Kyushu

Cat islands, cat shrines and cat cafes across Kyushu, and how to visit them kindly.

Two cats curled up asleep together on stone steps on Aishima, Fukuoka's cat island

Fukuoka Cat Island Family Day Trip: Ainoshima, Uminonakamichi, Miyajidake (2026 Guide)

A self-guided family day trip from Hakata: Ainoshima cat island by the Shingu town ferry, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park and Miyajidake Shrine's Path of Light. Routes, fares, island rules.