Manga Island Guide
About the Facility
Manga Island is an accommodations facility located on Tashirojima, also known as "Cat Island"in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. Ishinomaki is located roughly an hour from Sendai by rapid
train. Tashirojima is accessible by a regular ferry service, the Ajishima Line. Please see
www.ajishimaline.com for the ferry time table. The Ajishima Line Chuou Port is a 15 minute walkfrom JR Ishinomaki Station.

Planning Your Stay
Manga Island has a collection of campsites and 5 cabins you can choose from:
Large cabins (2 stories)
No.1 Shima Lodge:

This cat-shaped cabin designed by manga artist Machiko Satonaka offers a stunning view of theocean from its large windows

No.2 Shiro Lodge

Designed by manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, this cabin has a distinctive appearance with a surprised
cat face
Small cabins (1 story)
No.3 Chibi Lodge

Painted by manga artist Kimie Shiga, this cabin has distinctive blue eyes and whiskers

No. 4 Dora Lodge

Painted by manga artist Naomi Kimura, this cabin has cute, expressive eyes

No. 5 Mike Lodge

Painted by manga artist Ochazukenori, this cabin has a unique spooky-but-cute aesthetic

Campsites

Manga Island has 8 tent sites. Camping gear sets (pictured on the right) are also available for rental!

Price Chart and Available Rentals
Facility / equipment
2-story cabin (incl. bath and shower)*up to 5 people

9,160 yen per cabin per night*sheets charge 220 yen per person

1-story cabin (incl. shower)*up to 6 people
Tent sitePrice

8,140 yen per cabin per night*sheets charge 220 yen per person*up to 4 people

1,520 yen per site

Camping gear set

1,500 yen per night

Management Building BathAdult 200 yen per use
Children 100 yen per use

Management Building Shower

Adult 100 yen per use
Children 50 yen per use

Heater for cabins

1,000 yen per use

BicycleElectric-Assist

300 yen per rental

Adult Bicycle

200 yen per rental

Children Bicycle 100 yen per rental*one rental is a max of 4 hours
Fishing rod (bait/lures not incl.)

100 yen per rental (4 hours max)

Astronomical telescope

100 yen per night
Adult: middle school and older, Children: elementary school and younger

Bicycle and fishing rod rentals are only available between 10am and 8pm.

★ AmenitiesCabins
TV, kitchen, kitchenware (knife, cutting board, pots and pans), tableware, chopsticks, spoons,laundry detergent, gas stove, rice cooker, microwave, refrigerator (with freezer), electric kettle,restroom, shampoo, body soap, hair dryer, shower, bath (*Shima Lodge and Shiro Lodge only)
Available for Rental (with fee):
Two burner portable gas stove (for cooking outside) 1,500 yen per night*Gas canisters can be purchased at Manga Island
Campsites
Available for Rental (with fee):
Camping set, 1,500 yen per night
Includes: tent (for up to 4 people), two burner portable gas stove, small table, sleeping bags, ricecooking pot, cooking set (fry pan, knife, tongs, etc.), lantern*Gas canisters can be purchased at Manga Island*Camping set rental fee is separate from the campsite fee of 1,520 yen

Making a Reservation
Reservations can be made from the official site. Please select the language from the drop down on
the top right corner:
https://www.umimachi-sanpo.com/plan_item/manga_island/*Reservations are not locked in immediately after filling out the form. You will be contacted byemail after we confirm availability of cabins/campsites on your chosen dates.
Note: With the exception of certain holidays and the summer, Manga Island is normally closed on
Tuesdays, so you cannot stay on Monday night.

Cancellation Policy
Please contact moshimoshicierge@umimachi-sanpo.com as soon as possible if you wish to cancel
your reservation. The cancellation fees are as follows:・at least 7 days before check-in date: free cancellation
・at least 3 days before check-in date: 50% of total fee
・2 days before check-in date or later: 100% of total fee*If the ferry services are halted due to rough weather such as a typhoon, there will be no cancellation
fee.

Staying at Manga Island★ Facility hours
Check-in after 14:00 / Check-out before 11:00
Management building bath hours: 16:00 - 20:00 *You must be out of the building by 20:00.
Please let the staff know ahead of time if you wish to use the bath, as the water must be warmed up.
*For management building showers only: 10:00 - 15:00 (closed between 15:00 - 16:00 forcleaning)★ Shopping and Food on the IslandShops and restaurants are very limited on the island. We recommend bringing your own food or
ingredients from outside the island.
★ What to Bring
Food / ingredients for cooking, trash bags, towels (towels for the cabins or large bath can bepurchased at Manga Island).
*As much as possible, please try to take your trash with you off the island

Rules and Other Info
Please follow these rules to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable stay
1. Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire facility
2. (Cabins) If leaving the island, please leave your key at the management building
3. (Cabins) Please do the following when checking out□ Place all used futon and blankets in a pile
□ Wash and put away any used kitchenware□ Pile all used sheets together□ Return any rental equipment and your key★ Charcoal and open fire grilling
Charcoal fire and open fires are prohibited for barbeques or other purposes.
*Fireworks are prohibited, except for handheld sprinkler fireworks. If you wish to use the handheld
fireworks, please let the management staff know in advance and use them only in designated spots
with adult supervision.

★ Medical Care on the Island
Tashirojima has one clinic, but examinations are only available twice a week (usually Mon. andTues., but sometimes Tues. and Weds. based on the doctor's availability). In the event of an injury orillness, it may take some time to transport the afflicted person off the island.
We ask visitors to be responsible in ensuring their own safety and well-being, and avoid staying on
the island when sick.
★ Lost or Stolen Possessions
The facility will not bear responsibility in event of any lost or stolen possessions. Please make sureto keep your valuable possessions on you.

Manga Island Management contact number: 0225-21-4141
For questions and concerns:
Umimachi Enpaku (reservations for Manga Island): moshimoshicierge@umimachi-sanpo.com
Ishinomaki City Tourism Division: issightsee@city.ishinomaki.lg.jp