Overview
Sanagi Island is one of the Shiwaku Islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, belonging to Tadotsu in Kagawa Prefecture. It is a small island surrounded by calm waters, with the peaceful scenery of a quiet fishing village. Because many cats live here, it is also known as a "cat island" and is beloved by traveling cat lovers.
Highlights
- ●The many resident cats that make it a "cat island"
- ●Seto Inland Sea island scenery unique to the Shiwaku Islands
- ●The calm and quiet of a peaceful fishing village
- ●The rustic charm of a settlement surrounded by the sea
History
Sanagi Island is part of the Shiwaku Islands in the Seto Inland Sea and has a long history shaped by the sea. Administratively, it belongs to Tadotsu in Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture.
Access
The gateway to the island is the ferry route from Tadotsu on the mainland side. The island is a quiet place where getting around is mainly done on foot or by bicycle. Please check ferry departure times and route details on maps or official sources.
Best season
Spring through autumn, when you can enjoy the mild climate of the calm Seto Inland Sea, is an easy season to visit. During the bright hours of the day you can leisurely enjoy the island cats and the seaside scenery.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Take a ferry from Tadotsu to Sanagi Island
- 2Walk through the settlement near the port to sense island life
- 3Enjoy the cats and Seto Inland Sea views along the shore
- 4Return to the mainland in time for the ferry
Did you know?
💡 Because so many cats live here, it is fondly known as a "cat island." As one of the Shiwaku Islands, it forms part of the string of islands in the Seto Inland Sea.
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