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Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿5,217 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
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Overview

Located within Hiroshima prefecture, Takehara is a charming and beautiful city on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. In the past, Takehara flourished as a port town known for its sake and salt production. Today, many buildings dating as far back as the Edo period can still be found in the city, preserved in such a way that one can feel as though they are walking through streets in the past.

Takehara is also home to Rabbit Island, a unique place in which people can interact with the many wild rabbits which inhabit it. While feeding rabbits and taking adorable pictures with them are undoubtedly the most popular activities there, visitors can also go for a stroll, hike, or bicycle ride around the island to enjoy its great natural beauty. Additionally, Rabbit Island has a “dark” past which can be discovered by exploring the ruins found throughout it.

Activity location

  • Takehara Townscape Preservation Area
    • Takeharamachi, Kamiichi Shimoichi
    • 725-0022, Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1-2-2F Matsubarachō
    • 2-2F 1
    • 732-0822, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
฿5,216.85 x 1 Adult฿5,216.85
Total
Price is ฿5,216.85
Until Mon, 6 Apr
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ferry included
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    Rabbit food
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    English speaking guide
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    Entry fees at all tour locations
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    Transport between activities (public transport)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
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    Transport prior and after the tour

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour Availability Disclaimer: All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.

Activity itinerary

Takehara Townscape Preservation Area

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
This tour will begin at Hiroshima Station at 8:00 AM. Your guide will meet you by the Shinkansen Gates under the Tourist Information sign. From here, you will head to your first destination, the Takehara Townscape Conservation Area. Within the historical townscape, your guide will take you for a short stroll through its high street. Along the way, you will make several stops, where your guide will provide context and information about the different locations and their history. You will be able to observe historical family residences, tour Edo period temples, and enjoy the old-fashioned atmosphere of the townscape. You will even stop by the Okakae Jizō Statue, which is said to grant the wishes of those who pick it up. From here, your guide will take you to your next destination, Tadanoumi Port. This is where you will board the ferry to head to Rabbit Island.

Okunoshima Island

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
At the port, you will have the chance to purchase souvenirs or food for the rabbits on the island. The cost of one bag of rabbit food is included in this tour but you can buy more or bring your own as well. Japanese guests often bring fresh produce from home to the island to feed the rabbits, so please feel free to do so as well. Once you arrive on the island, your guide will take you on a brief stroll along the coast, stopping at different ruins and explaining the dark past of the island. Some of the places you will visit include the Power Station Ruins and the Nagaura Poison Gas Storehouse Ruins. You will learn about the role of this island during Japan’s different armed conflicts and the impact that chemical weapons manufacturing had on the island’s residents. The tour ends with one final ferry ride back to the mainland and one last bus ride to Hiroshima Station, where your guide will say their goodbyes in front of the Shinkansen gates.

Location

Activity location

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    Takehara Townscape Preservation Area
    • Takeharamachi, Kamiichi Shimoichi
    • 725-0022, Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    1-2-2F Matsubarachō
    • 2-2F 1
    • 732-0822, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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