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.
More Information about Fukashima Island
Street address
- Fukashima, Kamaeura, Kamae-oaza, Saiki City, Oita Prefecture
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)
Best season
- Jul., Aug., Sep.
Point
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Kitchom san Village Green Tourism
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African Safari
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Oka Castle Ruins
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Rakanji Temple
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Kyushu OLLE (Okubungo Course)
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Ao-no-domon Tunnel
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Usuki City's castle town walk (Nioza, Kani Shoyu, Kotegawa Brewery, etc.)
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Geo Experience
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Inazumi Underwater Cave
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Mameda-machi
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Beppu Jigoku Meguri (hell tour)
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Sakuradaki Waterfall
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Futago-ji Temple
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Ontayaki no Sato
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Yufuin Hot Spring
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Nioza Historical Road
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Usuki Stone Buddhas
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Hita Gion Yamaboko (Festival float) Hall
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Usa Jingu Shrine
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Yaba Gorge, Nakatsu (Red autumnal leaves)
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Oita Airport
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Hita Hot Spring
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Showa Town
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Kitsuki
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Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center
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Kuju region