Fukashima Island
Cats and coral welcome you on Fukashima, a small, isolated island off the southernmost point of Oita Prefecture. This “cat paradise” has more cats than human residents. It is also said to be the northernmost place in Japan where you can see coral. The island as a whole has been designated a quasi-national park, and its abundant nature stretches on and on. You can casually admire the coral when snorkeling in the shallows, and you may meet some of the colorful tropical fish that live in the warm ocean current caused by the Kuroshio Current.
Street address
- Fukashima, Kamaeura, Kamae-oaza, Saiki City, Oita Prefecture
About OITA Access
- Around 8 minutes’ drive from the Kamae I.C.
Take the timetabled ferry “Ebaaguriin” from Kamae Port, and the trip is around 25 minutes via Yakata Island.
- Around 8 minutes’ drive from the Kamae I.C.
Opening Hours
- 7:30 to 17:00
(Timetabled Ferry)
Closed
- New Year’s Day only
(Timetabled Ferry)
Fee
Best season
- Jul., Aug., Sep.
Point
- Kamae to Fukashima
Adult one-way: 710 yen
Child one-way: 360 yen
Adult round trip: 1,350 yen
Child round-trip: 690 yen
* Three trips per day (this is increased in the summer)
Spots around
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Geo Experience
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Kitchom san Village Green Tourism
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Kuju region
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Usuki Stone Buddhas
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African Safari
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Hita Hot Spring
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Kyushu OLLE (Okubungo Course)
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Ontayaki no Sato
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Nioza Historical Road
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Yaba Gorge, Nakatsu (Red autumnal leaves)
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Showa Town
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Rakanji Temple
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Beppu Jigoku Meguri (hell tour)
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Oka Castle Ruins
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Usa Jingu Shrine
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Inazumi Underwater Cave
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Ao-no-domon Tunnel
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Oita Airport
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Kitsuki
