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A Cat Lover’s Day Out – Ainoshima Island from Fukuoka
Did you know Japan has several “cat islands”? If you're in Kyushu, Ainoshima is just a short trip from Fukuoka and perfect for a relaxing and heartwarming adventure.
Join this guided afternoon tour to Ainoshima, known worldwide as "Cat Island" and featured by CNN as one of the Top 6 Cat Spots in the World. Home to around 150–200 friendly cats, Ainoshima is a peaceful island where humans and felines live side by side.
Your English-speaking guide will share insights into the island’s history, culture, and the special relationship between the cats and local residents. Enjoy a gentle walk or use the included 2-hour rental bicycle to explore scenic spots like the Ainoshima Tumuli (ancient stone burial mounds), Hanagurise rock formation, and historic shrines.
You’ll also have time to relax at a cozy café and take in the island's coastal charm before returning to Fukuoka.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hakata Station Chikushi Gate, in front of LAWSON Oriental Hotel Fukuoka 1F. The guide will wait having a name board with our customer's name and the HIS logo.
Itinerary
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Ainoshima Island Just a 20-minute ferry ride from Shingu Port, Ainoshima is a perfect day trip from Fukuoka. In 2013, CNN.com named it one of the “6 Big Cat Spots in the World.” Most cats on the island are friendly and roam freely as feral cats, living peacefully alongside the residents. The island is small and easy to explore, with a 5.4 km loop road—great for walking or cycling. This tour includes a 2-hour bicycle rental! Highlights include ancient sites such as the Ainoshima Tumuli (stone burial mounds), Hanagurise rock arch, and several historic shrines.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour does not include a private charter vehicle. You will travel using public transportation, including train, bus, and ferry.
- Lunch is not included, so please arrange and enjoy your own meal during the tour.
- Please be at pick up point 10 minutes before pick up time
- Times are subject to change with or without notice.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour does not include a private charter vehicle. You will travel using public transportation, including train, bus, and ferry.
- Lunch is not included, so please arrange and enjoy your own meal during the tour.
- Please be at pick up point 10 minutes before pick up time
- Times are subject to change with or without notice.
- Important Note: The remaining hours of the itinerary will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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