• Takehara Townscape Preservation Area - The tour kicks off at Hiroshima Station at 8:00 AM. The guide will meet participants by the Shinkansen Gates beneath the Tourist Information sign. The first stop is the Takehara Townscape Conservation Area. In this historic area, the guide will lead a leisurely walk along the main street, pausing at various points to share insights and historical details about the sites. Visitors will have the opportunity to see historical family homes, explore Edo period temples, and soak in the nostalgic ambiance of the townscape. A visit to the Okakae Jizō Statue, believed to grant wishes to those who lift it, is also included. Following this, the guide will escort the group to Tadanoumi Port to catch the ferry to Rabbit Island.
• Okunoshima Island - At the port, there will be an opportunity to purchase souvenirs or food for the island’s rabbits. The tour includes one bag of rabbit food, but additional food can be bought or brought from home. Many Japanese visitors bring fresh produce to feed the rabbits, and participants are welcome to do the same. Upon arrival on the island, the guide will lead a short walk along the coast, stopping at various ruins to discuss the island’s somber history. Notable sites include the Power Station Ruins and the Nagaura Poison Gas Storehouse Ruins. The guide will explain the island’s role in Japan’s military history and the effects of chemical weapons production on its inhabitants.

The tour concludes with a final ferry ride back to the mainland and a bus ride to Hiroshima Station, where the guide will bid farewell in front of the Shinkansen gates.

• Ferry included
• Rabbit food
• English speaking guide
• Entry fees at all tour locations
• Transportation between activities (public transport)

• Lunch
• Transportation prior and after the tour

Nestled in Hiroshima Prefecture, Takehara is a delightful and picturesque city situated along the Seto Inland Sea. Historically, Takehara thrived as a port town renowned for its sake and salt production. Today, the city boasts numerous buildings from the Edo period, meticulously preserved to give visitors the sensation of stepping back in time.

Takehara also features Rabbit Island, a distinctive destination where visitors can engage with the numerous wild rabbits that reside there. While feeding the rabbits and capturing charming photos are the most favored activities, guests can also enjoy walking, hiking, or cycling around the island to appreciate its stunning natural beauty. Moreover, Rabbit Island has a “dark” history that can be uncovered by exploring the ruins scattered across the island.

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