Sayanagijima (Cat Island)

Famous for "flying cats" that leap across gaps in the harbor walls — a Seto Inland Sea cat island.

Before you go

Only four round trips per day. Check the official timetable and service updates before you go.
To see the "flying cats," you may need to wait quietly near the harbor — sightings are not guaranteed.

Photo by ブルーノ・プラス, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Sayanagijima (Cat Island)

A small island in Tadotsu Bay, Kagawa Prefecture, where cats gather around the fishing port. The sight of cats jumping across harbor walls has made the island popular on social media.

How to get to Sayanagijima (Cat Island)

From Takamatsu or Okayama, take the JR Yosan Line to Tadotsu Station, walk about 10 minutes to Tadotsu Port, then take the Tadotsu Kisen ferry to Sayanagijima via Takamijima (about 1 hour). Four round trips per day. Service may be cancelled in bad weather — check the timetable and operating status before you go. Cash is the norm on the island.

From Takamatsu or Okayama, take the JR Yosan Line to Tadotsu Station.
Walk from Tadotsu Station to Tadotsu Port (about 10 minutes).
Take the Tadotsu Kisen ferry from Tadotsu Port to Sayanagijima via Takamijima (about 1 hour). Four round trips per day.
After arrival, walk around the harbor — cats are often seen on the breakwater and in the lanes.

View ferry timetable

Tadotsu Port departures (Tadotsu Kisen, via Takamijima). Four round trips per day; Honura and Nagasaki ports on Sayanagijima. Ferry schedules may change by season or weather. Please check the latest timetable before departure.

Location & map

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Sayanagijima (Cat Island) Walking Map

This walking map covers Sayanagijima Port (Honura), Nekonoshima Hostel & Cafe Nekonoshima, and other highlights. The island is small and walkable. Locations are approximate. Please check the latest ferry schedule before your visit.