Tadotsu Port

Tadotsu Port has long been a gateway of trade.
During the Edo period, it flourished as a stop for the Kitamaebune trading ships, and as a bustling point of arrival for pilgrims visiting Konpira Shrine.
From here, a ferry ride of about one hour—via Takamijima—leads to Sanagijima Island.
In the late Edo period, some islanders went on to serve aboard Katsu Kaishū’s Kanrin-maru and joined Sakamoto Ryōma’s Kaientai, leaving their mark on history.
Today, the island is also known as a “cat island, where gentle seaside scenery and freely roaming cats create a quiet, healing atmosphere.
If time allows, it’s a journey worth continuing.