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Ainoshima Island Tour - Cats, History and Nature from Hakata
Fukuoka
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Ainoshima Island, a charming destination off Fukuoka's coast, famous for its "Cat Kingdom" and rich history. This guided tour offers easy access from Hakata Station, where you’ll embark on a journey to the island’s stunning natural beauty, historical sites, and vibrant feline residents. With a professional English-speaking guide, you can enjoy the island's leisurely pace while learning about its fascinating past. No language barriers—just an unforgettable experience on this unique island.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation costs to/from Hakata and to outlying islands
Tour of Ainoshima, the Cat Kingdom
Professional guide fluent in English
Food and beverage expenses in the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Fukuoka City Tourist Information Center Hakata Station
In front of Hakata Station Information Center. The guide will be holding the yellow sign.
Return
Ainoshima Island Tour - Cats, History and Nature from Hakata
Fukuoka
About
Explore Ainoshima Island, a charming destination off Fukuoka's coast, famous for its "Cat Kingdom" and rich history. This guided tour offers easy access from Hakata Station, where you’ll embark on a journey to the island’s stunning natural beauty, historical sites, and vibrant feline residents. With a professional English-speaking guide, you can enjoy the island's leisurely pace while learning about its fascinating past. No language barriers—just an unforgettable experience on this unique island.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transportation costs to/from Hakata and to outlying islands
Tour of Ainoshima, the Cat Kingdom
Professional guide fluent in English
Food and beverage expenses in the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Fukuoka City Tourist Information Center Hakata Station
In front of Hakata Station Information Center. The guide will be holding the yellow sign.
Return
Itinerary
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Hakata Station
The tour will depart from Hakata Station, the gateway to Fukuoka!
25 minutes
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JR Fukkodaimae Station
After the train, change to a bus and head to the boat landing.
15 minutes
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Shingu Ferry Waiting Room
From the landing place, it is finally time to take a boat trip to the outlying islands. From the boat, dolphins can sometimes be seen swimming.
30 minutes
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Ainoshima Island
Discover the island of Aijima, located off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture. Enjoy the culture and atmosphere of a remote island, but with excellent accessibility. Explore the island's unique history and its reputation as the "Cat Kingdom."
Meet your guide at Hakata Station, the gateway to Kyushu. Board a boat and travel to Aijima. Learn about the island's history and its location between Japan and mainland China. See the island's excellent harbor, which has made it a prosperous international hub, with foreign envoys visiting the island.
Discover the island's unique flora and fauna, which thrive in the island's mild climate. Learn about the island's reputation as the "Cat Kingdom," a world-famous paradise for cats.
Enjoy the island's leisurely pace and take in the beautiful scenery. After the tour, return to Hakata Station.
4 hours and 30 minutes
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Ainoshima Ferry Waiting Room
The return trip, of course, also started from the boat. The route is almost rock-solid, so it is safe.
30 minutes
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JR Fukkodaimae Station
The tour ends with you being dropped off at Hakata Station. After the tour ends, you can head to various locations in Fukuoka and Kyushu.
