Okunoshima Island

A small island four kilometers in circumference located within the boundaries of Setonaikai National Park. Known as Rabbit Island due to the 1,000 wild rabbits which inhabit it, Okunoshima is visited by large numbers of domestic and international tourists seeking to be soothed by the sight of these cute bunnies. There are also many rabbit-themed statues on the island which make for popular photo spots. At the same time, the island was the location of a poison gas plant operated by the former Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, and today many remnants of the army's facilities still stand. The Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum presents materials from that time period in an effort to convey to current generations the terror of war and the importance of peace.

Spot details

Address: Hiroshima Pref. Takeharashi Tadanoumichou Map
Area: Akinada Tobishima Kaido / Takehara Area
Phone: 0846260321
Hours: [Hours that can come and go by ship] 8:00-19:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free (ship fee required)
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club) * Inside the hotel
Smoking: Available (Smoking corner available in the hotel)
English Menu: Available (cafe, restaurant)
Note: * Tel connects to Kyukamura Okunoshima. * Pets cannot enter the island
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (There is a rental car chair in the hotel)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: No landing on the island