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Embark on a full-day guided journey from Hiroshima to the historic town of Takehara and the unique Rabbit Island (Okunoshima). Learn about the region’s rich history, visit preserved Edo-period architecture, and enjoy free time with hundreds of friendly rabbits on the island.
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- Discover the dark wartime past of Rabbit Island with a guided tour of its ruins
- Explore Takehara Townscape Conservation Area and walk its preserved Edo-era streets
- Learn about Takehara’s sake-making heritage and merchant culture
- Feed rabbits with provided food and enjoy free time on the island
- Choose optional activities such as hot springs, biking, or hiking
Full Description
Begin your day at Hiroshima Station, where you’ll meet your English-speaking guide and take a train to Takehara. Upon arrival, explore the beautifully preserved Takehara Townscape Conservation Area—a quiet district that feels like a step back into Japan’s Edo period.
Stroll through narrow lanes lined with traditional wooden buildings. Visit Saihoji Temple, an elegant example of Zen Buddhist architecture from the mid-Edo period, and the former Matsusaka residence, a merchant’s home filled with authentic furnishings and historical artifacts.
Continue to the small hut housing the Okakae Jizō Statue, believed to grant wishes. According to legend, if the statue feels lighter than expected when lifted, your wish may come true.
Next, transfer to Tadanoumi Port and take a scenic ferry to Rabbit Island (Ōkunoshima). Upon arrival, your guide will introduce you to the island’s hidden wartime history as a former poison gas production site. Explore ruins scattered along the coastline and gain insights into this lesser-known chapter of Japan’s past.
After the tour segment, enjoy several hours of free time. Feed the hundreds of friendly rabbits roaming the island, soak in a hot spring bath at Kyukamura Ōkunoshima hotel, rent a bicycle, visit the lighthouse, hike to the observation point, or enjoy lunch at the hotel restaurant.
The tour concludes with a return ferry and train ride back to Hiroshima Station, where your guide will assist with final directions and say farewell in front of the Shinkansen gates.
Pricing
From ¥26,400 per person
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Includes
- English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Entry fees to all included locations
- Rabbit food
- Public transportation (train, bus, and ferry)
- Guided walking tour in Takehara and Okunoshima
Meeting Point
Hiroshima Station – Shinkansen Gates (Tourist Information Sign)
2-37 Matsubaracho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, Japan
If arriving via Shinkansen, the sign will be on your left as you exit the gates.
If arriving by JR line, streetcar, or taxi, follow signs to the Shinkansen entrance (North Entrance). Your guide will be holding a Snow Monkey Resorts tour sign.
Reviews
“The trip was very organized, and our guide told us a lot of interesting things. Thank you very much!”
“Isabella was incredible! Highly recommend this tour. She was so knowledgeable and efficient.”
“Awesome tour and worth the trip. The stop at the sake brewery was a fun addition, and the area felt like a smaller Kyoto without the crowds. The bunnies were adorable and swarmed for food. Isabella was a great guide—her love for this region was clear, and she made the whole day special.”
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