Ishinomaki, Miyagi / 田代島
Tashirojima (Cat Island)
A small inhabited island off Ishinomaki, known for cats and its cat shrine, reached by ferry.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
Before you go
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- Opening hours
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- Closed
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- Admission
Ferry one way from Ishinomaki (Chuo or Kadonowaki) to Tashirojima (Odomari or Nitoda): 1,250 yen (fare table on the official site). 50% off for holders of a Class 1 physical disability certificate, an A-grade intellectual disability certificate or a Grade 1 mental disability certificate, plus one carer (show it when boarding).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
Ferry from Ishinomaki. The Chuo terminal is about 17 min on foot from Ishinomaki Station; the Kadonowaki terminal is 30-40 min on foot. Timetables change by season (see the official site).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Free car park at the Kadonowaki terminal (about 120-140 spaces; it can fill up). No parking at the Chuo terminal (use nearby paid car parks).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Cash only. No credit cards, smartphone payments or e-money. No reservations: tickets are sold first-come, first-served on the day.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Accessibility
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
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Official site: https://www.ajishimaline.com/
Location
We have not confirmed the location on an official source yet, so there is no map.
Crowds
- Crowd level
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- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
When a boat is full, you have to take the next one.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
Visiting respectfully
- RulesResidents ask visitors not to bring dogs to the island (assistance dogs excepted), to protect the island's cats and environment.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
- RulesNo sleeping outdoors, no camping, barbecues or fires outside designated areas, and no swimming.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.ajishimaline.com/about.htmlFerry fares and payment read from the official Ajishima Line fares page.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.ajishimaline.com/index.htmlBoarding rules and parking read from the official Ajishima Line top page.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.ajishimaline.com/pg119.htmlIsland rules (including the residents' request about dogs) read from the official Tashirojima page of Ajishima Line.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.ajishimaline.com/pg123.htmlAccess to the Ishinomaki ferry terminals read from the official access page.