Takehara, Hiroshima / 大久野島
Okunoshima Island
An island in the Seto Inland Sea, about 15 minutes by ferry from Tadanoumi Port, known for its many wild rabbits; several hundred live on the island. Rental bicycles make it easy to go around the roughly 4 km coast, and the island also has the Poison Gas Museum and ruins that tell of its past.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
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Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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- Getting there
About 20 minutes on the JR Kure Line from JR Mihara Station to Tadanoumi, about 7 minutes on foot to Tadanoumi Port, then about 15 minutes by boat.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Vehicles cannot be driven on the island; use the free public outdoor car park at Tadanoumi Port.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
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Address: Takehara, Hiroshima (Japanese address: 広島県竹原市忠海町大久野島)
Official site: https://www.qkamura.or.jp/ohkuno/
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Visiting respectfully
- Local etiquetteThe rabbits are wild animals. Do not chase or pick them up; follow the rules, such as giving suitable food in safe places, and watch over them.Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://dive-hiroshima.com/explore/1384/Access, parking, cautions and rules, description and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.