[30 minutes from our hotel] An introduction to Okunoshima Island, where you can be healed by the Seto Inland Sea and rabbits.
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From "Tadumaiko Port," which is a 15-minute drive or train ride from our hotel, you take a boat for another 15 minutes to reach the small island "Okunoshima" floating in the Seto Inland Sea.
The island, with a circumference of about 4 km, features a landscape where gentle seas and adorable rabbits live, making it a popular spot in Takehara visited by many people from both domestic and international locations.
How to Enjoy Okunoshima Island
Healed by wild rabbits.
When you step onto the island, you will be greeted by many wild rabbits. It is said that there are currently over 500 of them. You can see the adorable rabbits everywhere, such as in the square in front of the holiday village.
＜Notes＞
・Please purchase rabbit food before crossing to the island.
Rabbit food is not sold on the island. It is recommended to buy it at shops like the one at Tadanoumi Port.
・Please observe proper manners.
Rabbits are wild animals. Please do not hold them or chase them, but watch over them gently.
Also, please be sure to take any leftover vegetables or trash back with you to protect the island's environment.
Island hopping by rental bicycle.
If you want to explore the island, renting a bicycle (with electric assist) is convenient.
While riding along the seaside roads, try to find your favorite "rabbit spots." There are also playful objects scattered around the island, such as a microphone shaped like rabbit ears.
history
"The island erased from maps, wishing for peace. It is hard to imagine from its current tranquil appearance, but during the war, this island had a poison gas factory and was erased from maps for the sake of confidentiality."
war relics
On the island, remnants of the power generation facilities and storage buildings from that time still remain as ruins, evoking a sense of unique beauty and the weight of history.
Poison Gas Museum
A museum is also established to convey the importance of peace so that a tragic history is never repeated.
Access
Location: Okibe Town, Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
From Tadanoumi Port to the Hotel:
・By car: About 10 minutes (using the public free parking at Tadanoumi Port *No vehicle access on Okunoshima Island)
・By train: About 11 minutes from JR Kure Line "Takehara Station" to "Tadanoumi Station". About 7 minutes on foot from the station to the port.
From Tadanoumi Port to Okunoshima Island:
About 15 minutes by ferry.
Ferry fare: Between Tadanoumi and Okunoshima (one way) Adult 360 yen / Child 180 yen
Omishima Ferry timetable and fare table: http://sanyo-shosen.jp/omishima/time.html
Your stay at our hotel.
The "Chudai Port," which serves as the gateway to the island, is about a 15-minute drive from our hotel. If you prefer to use the train, it is also very smooth, taking just 2 stations (approximately 11 minutes) on the JR Kure Line. After enjoying the sightseeing on Okunoshima Island, please enjoy your stay at our hotel, where you can experience the charming streets lined with buildings constructed from the mid-Edo period to the Meiji period, in stark contrast to the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.
At dinner, you can enjoy a French course that abundantly uses seafood from the Setouchi region, seasonal vegetables, the renowned Takehara brand beef (Togeshita beef), and citrus fruits, all paired with local sake from Takehara.
Please take your time to relax in a guest room where you can feel the beauty of Japanese architecture.
Reservation
Okunoshima Guided Accommodation Plan
We offer a special accommodation plan that includes a cycling tour around the island with a professional guide.
Feel the sea breeze while cycling, as you explore the island with the guide's explanations.
Learn about the hidden stories of "Rabbit Island" that can only be discovered with a guide, and touch upon the background of ruins that are often overlooked in regular sightseeing. You can enjoy such a special experience.