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Island in Miyagi, Japan
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猫神社 Neko-jinja
It is a steep hike uphill from the port, past the last few houses (and an abandoned school) and then a short distance into the forest. The path is not well marked (unless you read Japanese). It has a small gate and shrine covered in offerings and cat figurines.
Visitors should plan to walk everywhere. Two hours is enough time to make some furry acquaintances, amble uphill to the Cat Shrine, and return to the port.
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