Tashirojima, Tashirohama, Ishinomaki, Miyagi 986-0023, Japan
What other travelers are saying about Tashirojima Island
Such an awesome place for cat lovers, while the scenery of the island is also stunning. So many cats, and they were pretty much all very friendly. Oddly, all of the cafes seemed to be closed when I was there, so there was no way to support the local economy.
April to October offers the most reliable ferry schedules and favorable weather conditions. Ferry services are reduced during winter months, and weather can disrupt operations. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
The island has Manga Island cabins, which require advance booking. Overnight options are extremely limited. Most visitors make day trips from Ishinomaki due to the lack of hotels or guesthouses.
You can bring appropriate cat food purchased on the mainland, as the island has no shops. Avoid feeding human food to the cats. The cats are already fed by residents, so feeding them is optional.
The island has basic public restrooms near the ferry ports. There are no restaurants, stores, vending machines, ATMs, or public transportation. All supplies must be brought from the mainland.
Plan for three to five hours to walk between ports, visit the Cat Shrine, and explore the trails. Ferry schedules typically allow for either a short day visit or an overnight stay. Check ferry times to avoid missing your return boat.
Lovely Island lots of cats all over the island
there are some cafe with food and souvenirs
Make sure to donate for the cats, a lot of abandoned places and vehicles interesting and sad at the same time
feeding the cats are not allowed they islanders make sure to feed them well
toilets are available also, one vending machine near Neitro port
make sure to check the ferry schedule for pick up times and ports
Lovely island full of cats! The boat ride was calming, the walk on the island is peaceful and there are shops to grab drinks and food. Worth a day's visit!
A beautiful island with some breathtaking views. The cats stick to the populated areas and some are quiet friendly while others only want treats or simply to be left alone. A few wander away from the more built up areas and hang out on the popular trails, but you can walk most of the island and never see a cat except for when you arrive and leave. The entire west side of the island is dotted with shrines and lookouts, but it's uninhabited, making for a very nice walk without having to run across anyone. My only issue was the health of the cats. Several are very healthy and obviously well cared for (clean, on the heavy side). But there are several that are very sickly looking. There does seem to be an area that takes them in to care for them, but except for the ones that are actual pets, the rest simply roam. This is nothing against the island's residents, as they do feed and care for them, but I feel bad for the sickly ones.
Cats everywhere!!!!! Lots of fluffy cats. I personally not a cat person because I’m afraid with hyperactive cats, but cats here are very calm. Visiting here on golden week, most of the cat still have fluffy fur after winter. I arrived at Nitoda port and walking through the island to depart back to Ishinomaki from Ohdomari port. Lots of cat are stayed in Olive Cafe. We can also buy souvenirs from this cafe.
