(Aino-Island) is an island in

Shingū, Fukuoka is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, between Koga and Higashi Ward of Fukuoka City. As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 31,236 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) ...

, Japan. Many

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s and strays live on this island. Hence, it is known as "Cat Heaven Island".

Sightseeing spots

Ainoshima has some historic sites. File:Ainosima Kitazuka Kofun.jpg, File:Ainoshima Old Wharf for Joseon missions to Japan.jpg, The old wharf for

Joseon missions to Japan Joseon missions to Japan represent a crucial aspect of the international relations of mutual Joseon- Japanese contacts and communication. In sum, these serial diplomatic ventures illustrate the persistence of Joseon's '' kyorin'' (neighborly rel ...

Tumuli

These piles of stone from the

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are located on the eastern side of the island. They are speculated to mark ancient graves.

Transportation

* *Shingū Port (Shingū Fishing Port) - Ainoshima Port : Required time and fare: approx.17 minutes, 480 JPY町営渡船(Municipal Ferry Service)
- Shingū Website *Shingū Port is a twenty-minute walk from Nishitetsu Shingū Station. File:Shingu Municipal Ferry Service SHINGU 2015 03 02.jpg, Ferry "Shingū" ()

References

Islands of Fukuoka Prefecture Feral cats {{feline-stub

Sightseeing spots

Tumuli

Transportation

See also

References