Yushima is a small island in Kumamoto prefecture. It is a cat paradise that has been attracting attention because it has been featured in the media such as TV in recent years on the cat island in the Ariake Sea. Yushima is home to about 200 cats, but most of them are taken care of by the islanders, so they are not stray cats. There are several inns and restaurants in Yushima, and it is an island where you can enjoy not only cats but also food.
Location
Yushima is an island located in the western part of Kumamoto.
Address | Oyanomachi Yushima, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto 869-3711 |
Poplation | 280 |
Number of cats | 200 |
History
Yushima has no particular history of saying this. Since it is an island in the west of Kyushu, it was not an island that appears on the front stage of history compared to the mainland. Yushima formed a municipality independently in 1889 and became Yushima Village. In 2004, Kamiamakusa City was established by merging with the surrounding area.
Climate
Kamiamakusa is very hot and humid in the summer. Winter is very cold. Temperatures range from 3 ° C to 32 ° C throughout the year
Language
Japanese is used in Japan.
Security
Yushima is a very safe island because it has very few residents. Natural disasters are more dangerous than man-made disasters. Typhoons may come from summer to autumn.
Race
Most of them are Japanese in Japan
industry
Yushima is a small island with no big industry. The characteristic of the island is that there are many rugged roads, and cars rarely drive. There are no traffic lights on the island and there is almost no transportation. There are no convenience stores and there are few vending machines, so it is safer to bring drinks.
religion
There are many atheists in Japan.
currency
Japanese yen is used in Japan.
airport
The nearest is Kumamoto Airport.
Name | Aso Kumamoto Airport |
Address | 1802-2 Oyatsu, Mashiki, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto 861-2204 |
URL | Home Page |
access
When going from Kumamoto Airport, first move the bus from the airport to Kumamoto Station. From Kumamoto Station Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, take the bus “Rapid Amakusa” and get off at Roadside Station Kamiamakusa Sanparu. From there, it takes about 25 minutes by boat from Ehito Port on foot. You can check the timetable, operation status, map, etc. from the following URL.
Route | Place | Vehicle | Depart Address | Time | URL |
1 | Aso Kumamoto Airport(Kyushu Sanko Bus / Airport Limousine Bus / Western Garage) → JR Kumamoto Station | Bus | 1802-2 Oyatsu, Mashiki, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto 861-2204 | 60min | Map |
2 | JR Kumamoto Station(Rapid Amakusa) → Roadside Station Sun Pearl | Bus | 3 Chome-15-1 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047 | 90min | Map |
3 | Roadside Station Sun Pearl → Ehito Port | Walk | 11582-24 Oyanomachinaka, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto 869-3603 | 15min | – |
4 | Ehito Port → Yu island | Ferry | 625-3 Oyanomachikami, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto 869-3602 | 25min | Map |
Sightseeing Spot 1: Heart Tree
The tree is heart-shaped and many tourists take pictures. There is also a shop near the heart tree, where cats gather.
Address | Oyanomachi Yushima, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto 869-3711 |
URL | – |
Open Time | 24 Hour |
Sightseeing Spot 2: Sea turtle spot
The Yushima coastal area is where sea turtles visit to spawn. There is a sign that says Sea Turtle Spot, and you may be able to encounter it.
Sightseeing Spot 3: Vague cafe
The shop is open irregularly. If you visit, it’s best to make a reservation in advance.
Address | 30-1 Yushima, Oyanomachi, Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture 869-3711 |
URL | Home Page |
Open Time | – |
Sightseeing Spot 4: Nekorobi Cafe
It is one of the few cafes in Yushima. You can enjoy a cold drink. Cats also gather near this cafe.
Address | 627 Oyanomachi Yushima, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto 869-3711 |
URL | Home Page |
Open TIme | – |
Sightseeing Spot 5: Yushima Lighthouse
Address | Oyanomachi Yushima, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto 869-3711 |
URL | – |
Open Time | 24 Hour |
Hotel
Since Yushima is a small island, accommodation facilities are limited. If you go on a trip, make a reservation in advance before you go. In the worst case, it will be a field inn.
Hinodeso
Address | 913 Oyanomachi Yushima, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto 869-3711 |
URL | Home Page |
Time | Check-in time: 15:00 Check-out time: 12:00 |
Ryokan Ariakeso
Address | 643 Oyanomachi Yushima, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto 869-3711 |
Tel | 0964564101 |
Time | – |
Kiku
Address | 9 Oyanomachi Yushima, Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto 869-3711 |
URL | Home Page |
Time | – |
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