Aoshima Island

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Aoshima Island, floating in the Iyo-nada Sea about 45 minutes via regular liner from Nagahama Port in Ozu City, is a world-famous "Cat Island," where over 100 cats live leisurely against a population of just a few islanders. Introduced by major international media and SNS as a "Cat Paradise," animal-loving travelers from worldwide visit seeking this miracle-like, healing scenery. Stepping onto the island, very many friendly cats gather at your feet, deeply healing your heart with their free-spirited appearances in the narrow paths and port of the rustic fishing village. There are no stores, accommodation facilities, or even vending machines on the island; all that exists is the sound of waves and the meowing of cats. It is a unique remote island where you can completely forget daily life and luxuriously enjoy pure interactions with cats.

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世界で一番の猫の島！Aoshima is the paradise of Cats

Cat Island Aoshima

Aoshima Island

Address: Aoshima, Nagahama-cho, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture
Website: http://www.oozukankou.jp/
Operator: Ozu City Tourism Association

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