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Territory capital · Japan

Tashirojima

Spend one day to see the cats and the Cat Shrine; add a night if you want a relaxed walk or to stay at the minshuku.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Tashirojima is a tiny island in Miyagi known for its free‑roaming cats. The ferry takes 45 min, the main sights are within walking distance, and overnight accommodation is limited, so a single day covers the basics; a night adds leisure and a chance to stay at the local minshuku.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
JPY
Best months
Apr–Oct (mild weather, cats active)
avoid Jan–Mar (cold, limited services)
Airport
SDJ
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Tashirojima: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
  • Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
  • Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tashirojima110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Tashirojima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

CatsCat ShrineHamaya minshuku
Airports
SDJ Sendai Airport (Bus or train to Ishinomaki, then ferry to Tashirojima)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Tashirojima: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

−2°C (28°F)

6 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

−1°C (30°F)

5 rd

Mar

13°C (55°F)

2°C (36°F)

7 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

10 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

11 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

12 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

11 rd

Sep

26°C (79°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Oct

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Nov

14°C (57°F)

6°C (43°F)

7 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

1°C (34°F)

6 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

All sites are reachable on foot; allow 2 h for a round‑trip walk from the port to the Cat Shrine and back.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ishinomaki

go

Door to door: About 1 h total

JR Ishinomaki Station, then local bus or taxi 15 min to Ajishima ferry office

Ferry to Tashirojima departs from Ishinomaki; good base for early arrival.

Matsushima

caution

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

JR Ishinomaki to Matsushima‑Kōda, then bus 20 min

Scenic bay; requires early start to catch return ferry.

Sendai

skip

Door to door: ≈2 h

JR Sendai to Ishinomaki (≈45 min), then bus/taxi to ferry

Longer travel; better as separate base.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hamaya minshuku

¥8,500 per night with meal; reservation required

Manga resort cat‑shaped cottages

Open Apr–Oct; sleeps 6–8, price check

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥2,500–¥4,000 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Mid
¥4,500–¥7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Ferry round‑trip (Ishinomaki ↔ Tashirojima)Check for seasonal changes¥2,450 (≈ US$17)
Hamaya minshuku night with meal¥8,500 (≈ US$60)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Cats are semi‑feral; keep children supervised, avoid feeding, and carry basic first‑aid for scratches.
  • Do not feed the cats; feeding leads to health issues and aggression.
  • Dogs are prohibited on the island.
  • The third daily ferry arrives too late for a same‑day return; plan accordingly.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Embassy

US consulate in Sendai (check address); other embassies in Tokyo.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Ferry Ishinomaki → Tashirojima: about ¥2,450 (≈ US$17) round trip, 45 min (check schedule)

Say or show

  • すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
  • ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
  • 猫神社はどこですか？ — Where is the cat shrine? (neko jinja wa doko desu ka?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tashirojima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct (mild weather, cats active) · avoid Jan–Mar (cold, limited services) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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