There's really nothing here but cats, and well, it's called cat island so what would you expect. Also, there's not even a vending machine here, that's how remote it is. But, if you're already in Matsuyama, then definitely a fun place to visit for an afternoon.
Budget: JPY2,940 (~USD28)
- JPY1,540. Train, Matsuyama Station <> Iyo-Nagahama Station (JPY770 one way)
- JPY1,400. Ferry, Nagahama Port <> Aoshima Port (JPY700 one way)
Visit Date- September 19, 2020
- I did this trip as part of a four night-four day trip to Shikoku. I'll link the blog post once it's published.
When to GoThroughout the year.
Special Notes- Accommodations. There is none, unless you want to beg the residents.
- Facilities.
- No restaurant, vending machine, or anything to buy anything. Thus, bring your own food and drinks, and carry your own trash with you.
- There's a restroom though.
- There's supposedly place to buy cat food, but when I went there, they were closed. So better off to bring your own cat food.
- Access:
- Train, Matsuyama Station to Iyo-Nagahama Station, JPY770, 59minutes one way.
- Walk, Iyo-Nagahama Station to Nagahama Port. It's 750meters away, or less than 15 minute walk.
- Ferry, Nagahama Port to Aoshima. JPY700 one way. Schedule here.
- If you get lost, just ask people for "Neko-shima" (neko = cat, shima = island), and they'll point you to the ferry.
- Cats that have their ear cut are neutered (I asked a local guy)
Train schedule, Matsuyama Station -> Iyo-Nagahama Station
Nagahama Port (長浜港) < > Aoshima Port (青島港)
Itinerary
- 01:02pm. Train, Matsuyama Station to Iyo-Nagahama Station, platform 3.
- 02:01pm. Arrived at Iyo-Nagahama Station. Just cross the street, and the boarding area is about two blocks away. Here's the google maps pin for the boarding place.
- 02:30pm. Ferry, Nagahama Port to Aoshima Port. Go in the ferry, and pay the fare directly at the little office inside the boat, cash only.
- 03:05pm. Aoshima Port. There are quite a lot cats waiting for you. Play with cats! There's about 20-30 meters of alley that was cordoned off, so residents can have their private splace.
- 04:15pm. Ferry, Aoshima Port to Nagahama Port.
- 04:47pm. Arrived at Nagahama Port. Walked back to Iyo-Nagahama Station, and waited for the train.
- 05:35pm. Train, Iyo-Nagahama Station to Matsuyama Station.
- 06:52pm. Matsuyama Station.
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Just some cute mascots at Matsuyama Station. |
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The ticket is surprisingly valid for two days. |
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The train - which is only one car. |
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The boat to Aoshima. |
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The ticket is paid inside the boat. |
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Just one of the cute cats. |
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She doesn't seem happy. |
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A bit snobbish. |
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Sexy and she knows it.
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Meow.
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Blog posts say there was cat food in the island, but that's a fixed thing, as there was nobody there selling anything. Actually, there was nobody there but the tourists. haha. |
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Rawr. |
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Some people brought their own cat food. |
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And the cats would definitely follow the food. |
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The restroom is right next to the dock. |
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Sunset on the boat going back. |
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