2025 Tadotsu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

-Kagawa- Sanagishima Island, a small island in the Seto Inland Sea of ​​Kagawa Prefecture, famous for its cat island "Flying Cats", is about 7km in circumference. The population is less than 80 people, and there are more cats than people on the island🐈 I was worried that even though there are a lot of cats, there would be fights over them, but there was no need to worry🤣... I really wanted to take a picture of the "flying cats", so I handed my camera to my friend and guided the cats with food😙 I've never taken a picture of anything moving before, so I didn't set the shutter speed, so it's a bit blurry, but my friend took a picture of the miraculous moment💕... I'll post a picture of the cats I took while walking around the island and their famous quotes🐈🏝️ 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 📍Sanagishima Island🚃From Takamatsu, take the JR Yosan Line to Tadotsu Station for about 40 minutes (740 yen)↓🚶♀️From Tadotsu Station, walk for about 20 minutes to Tadotsu Port. ↓🛳️From Tadotsu Port to Sanagishima Island, take the Tadotsu Kisen ferry for 50 minutes (690 yen to Motoura Port/790 yen to Nagasaki Port). 🌎 Sanagi, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture🅿 There is a 24-hour free parking lot for ferry users at Tadotsu Port (about 100 cars) #Kagawa #KagawaPrefecture #KagawaTourism #KagawaTrip #KagawaTrip #CatLover #CatIsland #besttrip2023

I always thought there was only one Cat Island in Japan, but it turns out that there are Cat Islands all over Japan~🐈 Today, let me introduce you to three of them worth visiting! P.S. The cats in Aoshima, Ehime Prefecture, will disappear soon because the cats in Aoshima, Ehime Prefecture, will disappear soon, so you can check it out as soon as possible 1. Tashiro Island (Miyagi Prefecture) 🔹The number of cats accounts for 75% of the total, far exceeding the residents, and the "dog ban" continues for a hundred years 🔹If you want to see the cat quickly, you can go directly to the large southern village located in Rendoutian Port 🔹There is a cat shrine here, dedicated to cats who died due to falling rocks. Island residents believe that cats can bring good luck 🔹Manga Island, located in an area opposite Rendaida Village, has many cat-themed inns mode of transportation 🔹[Sendai Station] Take JR to [Ishimaki Station], walk to [Kenchijima Line Ferry Terminal], take a boat to [Intoda Port] 🔹3 boats per day, it is recommended to take the 09:00 am boat Precautions 🔹Islanders regularly provide food, tourists do not feed at will 🔹Inns at Comic Island need to be booked in advance 🔹Remember to bring mosquito repellent, mosquitoes on the island are very poisonous 2. Sayashima (Kagawa Prefecture) 🔹The cats here are good at jumping between the breakwaters, which is an excellent subject for dynamic photography 🔹The cats on the island are not afraid of birth, you can prepare to order cat food to feed the cats 🔹 There is an inn converted from an abandoned school, retaining the blackboard message wall and sea view windows, full of retro atmosphere 🔹There are many cats near the port, you can go for a walk nearby mode of transportation 🔹From [Takamatsu Station], take the JR Yuzan Line to [Dodozu Station], walk to [Dodozu Port], transfer to Sanyo Steamboat, it is recommended to disembark at [Honura Port] 🔹 2 boats per day, it is recommended to take the 09:00 am boat Precautions 🔹There are not many homestays on the island, so it is recommended to plan a trip of no more than one day 🔹The public toilet on the island may be occupied by cats, so use the toilet as soon as possible 🔹 There are very few shops on the island, it is recommended to bring enough water and food 3. Qingdao (Ehime Prefecture) 🔹The number of cats on the island is 6 times that of the residents. There is no noise, only the sound of waves and cat calls intertwined 🔹Cats inhabit abandoned houses or alleys, presenting a rustic ecology that has not been commercialized 🔹A sanctuary for photography enthusiasts, cats curling up and walking everywhere, capturing natural interactive scenes 🔹 Feeding is allowed here, and there are many cats mode of transportation 🔹 Take a boat from [Changbin Port] to [Qingdao Port], only 2 boats per day, be sure to check the timetable in advance Precautions 🔹 Here cats need to feed, so they will be more entangled 🔹There are very few boats, so be sure to plan your itinerary first 🔹The island is less commercialized, there are very few shops, you must bring enough water and food When you go to Cat Island, you must remember to love animals and protect the environment! 🌳 If you still want to know what to do in Japan, check out the [Local Guide] on the trip.com app #Japan #Japan Attractions #Japan's Wonderful Scenery #Japan Travel Guide #Cat Island

🇯🇵【Kagawa Prefecture】Doryuji Temple, 77th of the 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku The main deity is Yakushi Nyorai, who is said to have the power to cure eye diseases, and is also known as the "eye-healing Yakushi" (^^) Visitors can purchase tea and amulets that are said to be good for the eyes, and some have said that they felt their eyesight improved (^^) The highlights of Doryuji Temple are the Sentoku-in Hall, Kannon statue, and temple treasures (the Kamakura period silk painting "Star Mandala" is a nationally designated important cultural property). 【Location】 1-3-30 Kitakamo, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 764-0022 【Parking】 Available. Free. #0yentravel

#Domestic Transportation I rode on the tourist train "Shikoku Manaka Sennen Monogatari" where you can enjoy the spectacular views of Shikoku! This time, I rode on the "Shiawase no Sato Kikou" which connects Tadotsu Station to Oboke Station. I enjoyed a relaxing and luxurious train journey while looking at the beautiful mountains and valleys of Shikoku. 🚃Interior atmosphere and service The interior of the train is Japanese modern, with a calm atmosphere like a high-class inn. The windows are designed to be large, so you can enjoy the spectacular view from any seat. The staff are also kind and explain the history and sights along the line, so it was not just a ride, but a learning journey. 🚃Food and beverage service This time, I did not make a lunch reservation, but ordered a cake set. The sweets have an elegant sweetness and go perfectly with coffee and tea. The cake I ate while looking at the view from the window was amazing! Next time, I would like to try the special lunch plan. 🚃View from the train window As we travel along the Yoshino River, the color of the river changes to a beautiful emerald green, and the view of the Oboke and Koboke valleys is particularly spectacular! You can enjoy different scenery depending on the season, so I'd like to return in spring when the new greenery emerges and in autumn when the leaves change color. 🚃Access information The Shikoku Mannaka Sennen Monogatari requires a reservation, so you must make a reservation in advance on the official JR Shikoku website or at a travel agency. How to get to the departure and arrival stations: Tadotsu Station (Departure point) JR Yosan Line and Dosan Line are available Takamatsu Station to Shiokaze or Nanpu Limited Express for about 30 minutes Okayama Station to Shiokaze Limited Express for about 1 hour and 10 minutes Oboke Station (Arrival point) If heading towards Kochi, transfer to Nanpu Limited Express for about 1 hour If heading towards Tokushima, use JR local trains or limited express trains 🚃Summary It was a 2-hour journey, but the comfort of the train, the food, and the view from the window were all very satisfying! It's a tourist train that lets you experience the charm of Shikoku to the fullest, so I recommend taking it when you travel!

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 #2025Spring #JapanShikoku #Kagawa #Sakura Taoling Park is located near Tadotsu Station. It is pitch black near the station at night, and the park's entrance at the foot of the mountain is also lacking in lighting. It was not until we reached the six-story pagoda and turned around that we suddenly saw the night cherry blossom site. Although the area was not large, the white lights lit up the entire cherry blossom forest on the hillside. There were also many local children playing on the lawn. It seemed that they all came here by private car, because there were very few people going up the mountain along the way. Shooting date: April 6, 2025.

#MarchGoodDestinations2025 #2025Spring #JapanShikoku #Kagawa Tadotsu Station is the last station before the Dosan Line to Kochi (via Kotohira) and the Yosan Line to Matsuyama (via Kannonji) split, so many trains stop here. However, the area around this station is mainly residential, and the main tourist attractions are the Toryo Prefectural Park and Tadotsu Castle Ruins, which are about a 20-minute walk away. Shooting date: April 6, 2025.

🇯🇵 [Kagawa Prefecture] Tsushima Shrine, a divine island that can only be reached two days a year! Tsushima Shrine, enshrined on a small island floating off the coast of Mino-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, is the guardian deity of children's health and growth. Many worshippers come with their children ^ ^ Every year on August 4th and 5th, a bridge is built from the coast to the island during the summer festival, and it is crowded with worshippers with children from early morning to night. And JR Yosan Line "Tsushimanomiya Station" is a phantom station that is only open during the summer festival. Shrine name: Tsushima Shrine Address: 6816-2 Omi-ko, Mino-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture Opening hours: The summer festival is only on August 4th and 5th every year (prayer 6:00-22:00, fireworks 20:00- on the 4th) #0 yen trip February 2025

✵ Kagawa Prefecture I went to Nekojima in Kagawa! About 20 cats greeted me all at once 🐈♡ I love cats so much, it was a paradise for me 🥹🥹 You need to feed them to become popular! If you're going for a day trip, I recommend taking the ferry first thing in the morning. I had breakfast at a udon restaurant near Tadotsu Port 🫠 There are no vending machines or convenience stores on the island, so food and water are essential!! 📍Sanagi Island, Kagawa Prefecture ⛴️15-minute walk from JR Tadotsu Station to Tadotsu Port 1-hour ferry ride from Tadotsu Port to Sanagimotoura Please note that there are only four ferries a day. #0yentripJanuary2025

📌 🇯🇵 Japan / Kagawa . ⁡ Hostel on Cat Island🐈 ⁡ Trip to Kagawa Prefecture for 2 nights and 3 days🫒 ⁡ Nekonoshima Hostel on Sanagi Island🐈 It's built by renovating an elementary school🏫 The blackboard and art room are still there, and it feels nostalgic😮💨✨ There's also a cafe next door, so you can use it even if you're not staying overnight☕️ To enjoy an island full of cats, this is a must-see🐈 The laid-back island was relaxing, and meeting so many cats was soothing~🥰 . #tripAccommodation

Open from 6:00am. Many customers came because of the New Year holidays. I ordered the warm udon with meat and a warm egg. It was definitely delicious. Kagawa udon is the best. 🕰️Business hours 6:00-15:00 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: Cheerful staff, tatami room available 💰Price per person: 310-800 yen #0 yen trip January 2025

Kagawa is famous for its udon noodles!! When I went there around 10:30 on a weekday, it was crowded with locals. I ordered the popular warm egg bukkake (small). You could choose your own toppings of green onions, ginger, wakame seaweed, and tempura flakes👍️ The chicken tempura had a crispy batter, and the udon was chewy and delicious!! I thought that Kogane Noodle Factory Tadotsu Branch was a udon restaurant loved by locals. [Name] Kogane Noodle Factory Tadotsu Branch [Location] 8-24 Higashihama, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 764-0016 [Business hours] 6:00-15:00 [Closed] None [Access] 15 minutes walk from Tadotsu Station [Visit date] 2024.8.20 #Gourmet2024 #KagawaTrip #TadotsuGourmet #DomesticTrip

Tsushima Shrine in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture ⛩ Tsushima Shrine, which floats on the Seto Inland Sea, holds its summer festival for just two days a year, on August 4th and 5th. This is a slightly unusual shrine where you can cross the bridge called "Tsushima Bridge" to the main hall 🌉 The bridge was built in 1933, and worshippers were able to cross it, but before that, they used to visit by boat ⚓︎ Since the shrine is worshiped as the guardian deity of children, I saw many families with children 👨👩👦🤍 "Tsushima Bridge" is also called "Happiness Bridge", and couples and married couples cross it as well as children 🙆♀️ During the two days of the summer festival, there are food stalls lined up around the area, so you can enjoy the festival itself 🍧 Don't miss this opportunity to visit this shrine, which can only be crossed two days a year 🥺🌟 ===============📍Tsushima Shrine🏠 7463 Omi, Mino-cho, Mitoyo-shi, Kagawa Prefecture✈️Kagawa🚗Free parking available/ 5 minutes walk from JR Tsushimanomiya Station💰 Bridge crossing fee: 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for children ================ #Discover recommended spots nationwide #Photogenic spots #Kagawa Prefecture #Kagawa trip #Shikoku trip #Shrine #Scenic spots #Domestic trip #Festival #0 yen trip #Travel with me

Sanagi Island in the Seto Inland Sea 🌿 Located in Tadotsu Town, Kagawa Prefecture, it is a popular cat island where you can meet many cats 🐈🐈⬛ There are apparently more cats than islanders 😳! You can meet cats as soon as you get off the ferry. Walking around the island, I encountered cats with various patterns depending on the area! They are very friendly, so they will come over to you right away 😊. ◇Access To access Sanagi Island, use a ferry 🛳 Sanagi Island has two ports, Motoura Port and Nagasaki Port. The fare is also cheap, so I recommend using Motoura Port, which is closer. ○Tadotsu Port - Motoura Port (Sanagi Island) Adult round trip 1,320 yen○Tadotsu Port - Nagasaki Port (Sanagi Island) Adult round trip 1,510 yen　※Be careful not to get off at the wrong place as you will pass through Takami Island on the way. There are only 3-4 ferries a day from Tadotsu Port to Sanagishima Island. I took the 14:00 departure and 14:50 arrival from Tadotsu Port, and the 17:10 departure and 18:00 arrival from Motoura Port (Sanagishima Island). The time spent on the island was just right, 2 hours and 20 minutes ⛵️ I think the 15:25 departure from Motoura Port (Sanagishima Island) was not long enough 🔍 ☆ There is free parking at Tadotsu Port. You can also get there in 15-20 minutes on foot from the nearest JR Tadotsu Station 🏃♀️. I've been to many cat islands so far, but I highly recommend this one because of how easy it is to encounter cats and how easy it is to get to it 😸 If you're going to a cat island for the first time, be sure to visit Sanagishima ✨. =================📍Sanyagishima✈️Kagawa🏠Sanyagishima, Tadotsu-cho, Tadotsu-gun, Kagawa Prefecture🛥Ferry Tadotsu Port - Sanagishima🚗Free parking available at Tadotsu Port💰Ferry round trip 1320 yen (Motoura Port), 1510 yen (Nagasaki Port) ================= #Free photogenic spots #Kagawa Prefecture #Cats #Cat Island #Seto Inland Sea #Photogenic spots #Beautiful spots #0 yen trip #Travel with me

If you love animals, you'll want to visit a cat island someday. 🐈🐈🐈 In fact, there are many such cat islands in the Seto Inland Sea 😳 Some islands even have more cats than residents! We'll rate them on a 5-point scale based on ease of access and number of cats, so find a cat island you'd like to visit 🔍. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [① Sanagi Island] Sanagi Island in Kagawa Prefecture is a cat island famous for its "flying cats" 😺 Beyond the island's breakwater, you can see the ocean and islands, so it's a great place to take pictures of the spectacular scenery that is typical of a cat island ✨. 🚗Access: ★★★★🐈Number of cats: ★★★ ★🤲Cats' friendliness: ★★★★🏝️Other tourist spots: ★★★🌟Overall rating: ★★★★ ===============📍Sanyagi Island🏠Sanyagi, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture🛥️50 minutes by ferry from Tadotsu Port (4 times a day)💰690 yen one way to Sanagimotoura🍽️Restaurants available==============. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~【②Ogijima】(Ogijima) The most recommended island for cat island beginners Here 🔰Apart from cats, there are also art and scenic spots all over the island, and many places to eat, so you can enjoy the island itself☺️. 🚗Access: ★★★★★🐈Number of cats: ★★★★★🤲Cat friendliness: ★★★★★🏝️Other tourist spots: ★★★★★🌟Overall rating: ★★★★★ ===============📍Ogijima🏠Ogicho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture🛥️40 minutes by ferry from Takamatsu Port (6 trips per day)💰Ogi Port It costs 510 yen one way 🍽️There are restaurants available ===============. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [③ Aoshima] (Aoshima) If you care about the number of cats, Aoshima is the best 🎖️The cats are so friendly that they will greet you the moment you get off the ferry 🛥️And they will guide you straight to the cat feeding area 🤣 lol The area where tourists can wander is limited, so it is an island where you can concentrate on playing with the cats 🏝️. 🚗Access: ★★🐈Number of cats: ★★★★★★🤲Cats' friendliness: ★★★★★★🏝️Other tourist spots: ★🌟Overall rating: ★★★ ==============📍Aoshima🏠Aoshima, Nagahama-cho, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture🛥️35 minutes by ferry from Nagahama Port (2 ferry trips per day)💰700 yen one way to Aoshima🍽️No restaurants, convenience stores, or vending machines============. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~【④Mutsushima 】(Mushima) It's not a famous island for cats, but there were quite a few cats when I visited, so I'll introduce it as a cat island😺The island is famous for its daffodils and lighthouse, so please enjoy exploring the island✨. 🚗Access: ★★★🐈Number of cats: ★★★🤲Cat friendliness: ★★★★🏝️Other tourist spots: ★★★★🌟Overall rating: ★★★ =============📍Mushima🏠Mushima, Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture🛥️5 minutes by ferry from Kasaoka Sumiyoshi Port 5 minutes (4 buses per day) 💰 1,280 yen one way to Mutsushima 🍽️ Restaurants available (check opening hours) ==============. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [⑤ Manabe Island] (Manabeshima) Manabe Island is often introduced as a cat island, but there are fewer cats than you might expect 🏝️ The island is large, so they seem to be concentrated in specific areas ☺️. 🚗 Access: ★★★ 🐈 Number of cats: ★★ 🤲 Cats Friendliness: ★★★🏝️Other tourist spots: ★★🌟Overall rating: ★★ =============📍Manabe Island🏠Manabe Island, Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture🛥️50 minutes by ferry from Kasaoka Sumiyoshi Port (4 times a day)🛥️44 minutes by high-speed boat from Kasaoka Sumiyoshi Port (3 times a day)💰1040 yen one way to Manabe Island, 1790 yen one way for the high-speed boat🍽️Restaurants available (check opening hours)============ .That's all for the 5 cat islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea! Have you found a cat island you'd like to visit☺️？ ？ Not just on Cat Island, but on other islands, there are almost no supermarkets, convenience stores, or other shops...! Some islands have restaurants and cafes, but their opening hours are often not as stated on the internet😂 (I once had a restaurant I was planning to go to that happened to be fully booked and I spent the whole time hungry🤣), so it's a good idea to bring some water and a few snacks🙆♀️. ================== #FreeHongKongAirTicket #SetoInlandSea #Cat #CatIsland #Ehime #Okayama #Kagawa #Sakura2024 #DomesticTravel #PhotogenicSpot

-Kagawa- Thank you for coming to visit the only cafe on Cat Island❣️ I'm Mariko, a weekend traveler. Sayagi Island is a small island about 7km in circumference that floats in the Seto Inland Sea in Kagawa Prefecture, which became famous for "Flying Cat". Before boarding the boat, I bought some cat food at a nearby home improvement store🤭 If there's any left over, it's better to take it home with you🐈 It's more hygienic for the cats, so I recommend small bags! 🐈💕Next time I'll bring a cat toy too😙 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 📍Sanagishima Island🚃From Takamatsu, take the JR Yosan Line to Tadotsu Station for about 40 minutes (740 yen)↓🚶♀️From Tadotsu Station, walk for about 20 minutes to Tadotsu Port. ↓🛳️From Tadotsu Port to Sanagishima Island, take the Tadokoro Kisen ferry for 50 minutes (690 yen to Motoura Port/790 yen to Nagasaki Port). 🌎 Sanagi, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture🅿 There is a 24-hour free parking lot for ferry passengers at Tadotsu Port (about 100 cars) 📍 Nekonoshima Hostel and Cafe Nekonoshima [Business hours] 9:00-17:00 ▼ Closed on Tuesdays and other irregular holidays🍴 Reservations are required for the curry, which is limited to 10 servings. 🌎 Sanagi, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕖- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 I'm Mariko, who travels on weekends☺️My hobbies are traveling and visiting hot springs, and I sometimes post gourmet food! If you're okay with supporting me, I'd be happy if you followed me 🥹🫰 Comments and requests are welcome, so I'm waiting for you ✨ I'd be happy if I could help you with your trip even a little 🥰 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣#kagawa #kagawatrip #sanagishima #sanagishimacat #sanagishimacat #flycat #catisland #catislandcafe #besttrip2023

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#Japan Summer Travel The Seto Inland Sea is very blue in summer🩵 The Seto International Art Festival took me to Takami Island this time This is a small island where the flow of people is getting smaller🏖️ Many houses are dilapidated 🏚️ but became a stronghold for artists to create Takami Island is very small Soon you will be able to tour the projects of various artists on the island🎨 One last point It’s a small platform where you can sit outside a house🏡 Enjoy the local fish soup and Japanese snacks🥣 It’s full of the flavor of the Seto Inland Sea👅 #Takami Island #Seto Inland Sea #Japan Travel #Overseas Travel

Access: JR Takamatsu Station - Tadotsu Station JR Tadotsu Station - walk to Tadotsu Port [Approximately 15 minutes] Tadotsu Port - Takami Island to Sanagishima Motoura Port [Approximately 50 minutes] Tourist attractions: Entire island Hotel & Meals & Restaurants: Nekonoshima Hostel 1353 Sanagi, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 764-0040