A Trip to a World Heritage Site and Rabbit Island

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A Trip to a World Heritage Site and Rabbit Island

When you think of Hiroshima, this is the place! After visiting the two World Heritage Sites, take an express bus for about 1 hour 20 minutes to Takehara and unwind with its charming streets and adorable rabbits.

Day 1

1.

Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine

A must for Hiroshima sightseeing! Miyajima, where 14% of the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shrine buildings renovated by Taira no Kiyomori and the grand torii gate rising above the Seto Inland Sea create an elegant, unforgettable scene. You’ll be able to learn more about the nature and culture that have been revered since ancient times as guardians of the sea.
For details, see here.


Address: 739-0588 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone: 0829-44-2020
Business Hours
6:30–18:00 (until 17:00 in winter)
45 minutes by boat from Miyajima Pier No. 3
*World Heritage Route: Official website here
3 minutes on foot from Motoyasu Pier
2.

Atomic Bomb Dome

Before the atomic bomb was dropped, the Atomic Bomb Dome was a facility used to exhibit local products. Today, it stands as a symbol of the Hiroshima citizens’ and Japanese people’s wish for peace, sending a message to the world calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization of lasting peace.
For details, see here.


Address: 1-10 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-0051
5-minute walk
3.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Opened in 1955, the museum aims to convey the reality of the damage caused by the atomic bomb to people around the world and to contribute to the Hiroshima spirit—abolishing nuclear weapons and achieving lasting world peace. It collects and exhibits belongings of A-bomb survivors, as well as photos and materials showing the devastation, and introduces Hiroshima’s history before and after the bombing and the situation in the nuclear age.


Address: 1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-0811
Phone: 082-241-4004
Business Hours
March–November: 8:30–18:00 (until 19:00 in August; until 20:00 on Aug 5–6) December–February: 8:30–17:00 *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Closed
December 30–31
12 minutes by bus and on foot
4.

Okonomimura

Okonomimura, home to 27 restaurants, is located on the south side of Alice Garden (Shintenchi Nishikoen) in central Hiroshima and is known as a food hotspot. Hiroshima City has around 2,000 okonomiyaki restaurants, and okonomiyaki is now loved not only across Japan but around the world—hugely popular with locals and visitors alike.
For details, see here.


Address: Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-0034
Phone: 082-241-2210
Business Hours
11:30–2:00 AM
Closed
Open year-round (varies by shop)
10 minutes on foot
About 1 hour 20 minutes by highway bus from Hiroshima Bus Center
3 minutes on foot from Takehara Station
5.

Green Sky Hotel Takehara

Room types range from singles to Superior Twins. In addition to non-smoking and smoking rooms, there are also ladies’ rooms and universal rooms—so you can choose what suits your needs. Relax in comfortable guest rooms and enjoy a pleasant stay. There’s also the "Soken Home Carp Room," opened to celebrate the Carp’s first championship in 25 years—a must for Carp fans! It’s packed with treasured displays from Hiroshima Toyo Carp legend players.
Closed
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Day 2

6.

Takehara Townscape Preservation District

A nationally designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, with a calm, historic atmosphere
A beautifully preserved streetscape district of residences and historic temples that flourished in the Edo period through salt and sake production. The high walls, latticework of the nagayamon gates, and plaster walls make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time to Edo. Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy it at your own pace!
7.

Michi-no-Eki Takehara (Roadside Station)

Located at the entrance to the preserved streetscape district, it’s a convenient spot to shop for souvenirs and take a break. You’ll find fresh local produce and specialty products, sake for sale, and even a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic French cuisine—rare for a roadside station. The Campbell Soft made with Takehara’s specialty grapes, "Takehara Campbell," is a local soft-serve you can only try here. You can also book a townscape guide and get plenty of Takehara sightseeing information. Luggage storage is available for ¥500 per day.
Business Hours
◆Shop Tourist Information Corner: 9:00–18:00 ◆Restaurant (light meals café): 9:00–17:00 ◆Lunch: 11:00–14:30 (L.O. 13:30) ◆Dinner: 17:30–21:30 (L.O. 19:00) *Dinner is by reservation only (by 17:00 the day before)
Closed
3rd Wednesday of the month (or the following day if it falls on a holiday) Year-end and New Year holidays (December 31–January 3)
15 minutes on foot
15 minutes by train from Takehara Station
5 minutes on foot from Tadanoumi Station
8.

Tadanoumi Port

The gateway to Rabbit Island. With a stylish black-themed exterior, the shop sells rabbit-themed goods such as original mugs. The additive-free soft-serve ice cream you can eat here is outstanding.♪♪ The number of daily ferry services and available parking spaces is limited. Be sure to check the timetable and parking information on the Access page!
Business Hours
7:00–19:45
Closed
Open year-round
15 minutes by boat
9.

Okunoshima Island

A paradise for rabbit lovers, also known as "Rabbit Island"
"So cute!" The moment you get off the boat, you can’t help but cheer. This small island in the Seto Inland Sea, where more than 900 adorable rabbits welcome you, is now a hot topic on social media around the world! You can also enjoy camping and cycling on the island, making it a fun little island getaway that feels like a great deal.
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