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Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture: The Perfect Base for Exploring Chugoku and Shikoku

Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is located in the center of the Seto Inland Sea.

With excellent access—just 25 minutes by jumbo taxi from Hiroshima Airport—it’s the perfect base for exploring Chugoku and Shikoku, including nearby attractions like Hiroshima City, Onomichi, and the Shimanami Kaido.

By plane, shinkansen, highway bus, ferry, or a comfortable drive.

Choose from various transportation options to suit your departure point and travel style.

A map of Japan showing the location of Takehara City in Hiroshima Prefecture, along with a detailed map of the prefecture. The prefectural map shows Takehara City at the center, with its location relative to Hiroshima Airport, the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Yamato Museum, Onomichi, and the Shimanami Kaido.

Access from Outside the City

Detailed routes and estimated travel times by plane, shinkansen, car, and more, organized by departure location.

Getting Around the City and Nearby Access

Information on city buses, taxis, bicycle rentals, and access to major tourist spots like Okunoshima.

Parking and Related Information

Parking maps, rental car information, and more.

Access to Major Tourist Spots

  • Okunoshima (Rabbit Island, War Ruins)

    A relaxing island where you can meet many wild rabbits.

    From Tadanoumi Port, a 5-minute walk from Tadanoumi Station on the JR Kure Line, it’s about 15 minutes by ferry.

    By Train or Plane

    First, head to Tadanoumi Station on the JR Kure Line.

    From Tadanoumi Station to the ferry terminal at Tadanoumi Port is about a 5-minute walk.

    By Car

    Head to Tadanoumi Port, the ferry terminal.

    Public parking is available at and around Tadanoumi Port (approximately 200 spaces).

    Access map showing the route from Tadanoumi Station to Tadanoumi Port (about 5 minutes on foot) and from Tadanoumi Port to Okunoshima (about 15 minutes by ferry).

  • Takehara Townscape Preservation District

    The central area of Takehara tourism, where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains.

    About a 15-minute walk from JR Takehara Station, it’s an ideal location for strolling.

    By Train or Plane

    First, head to Takehara Station on the JR Kure Line.

    From Takehara Station to the entrance of the Takehara Townscape Preservation District is about a 15-minute walk.

    By Car

    Head to Shinmachi Municipal Parking (paid), Michi-no-Eki Takehara Parking (free), or Michi-no-Eki Takehara Holiday Temporary Parking (free).

    • There are also several parking lots in the surrounding area.
    • Some restaurants within the Takehara Townscape Preservation District have their own dedicated parking.
    City map showing the route from Takehara Station to the Takehara Townscape Preservation District, about a 15-minute walk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.

What’s the most convenient way to get from Hiroshima Airport to Takehara City?

From Hiroshima Airport, the jumbo taxi to Takehara City is convenient. Travel time is approximately 30 to 40 minutes. For details, see the “Access from Outside the City” page.
Q.

If using the shinkansen, what’s the nearest station?

The nearest shinkansen stations to Takehara are Mihara Station or Higashi-Hiroshima Station.
Q.

If traveling by car, what’s the nearest highway interchange?

The nearest interchanges are Kochi IC on the Sanyo Expressway (about 20 minutes by car) or Hongo IC (about 15 to 20 minutes).
Q.

Please tell me about transportation within the city.

A combination of the JR Kure Line (Takehara Station and Tadanoumi Station), buses, and ferries is convenient. The townscape preservation district is a 10-minute walk, and Okunoshima is about 15 minutes by boat from Tadanoumi Port. From Hiroshima City, the Kaguya-hime express bus provides direct service, and the affordable “Rabbit Island and Takehara Pass (weekdays only)” is also available.
Q.

Are bicycle rentals available?
Rentals are available at Michi-no-Eki Takehara and the tourist information center. Perfect for exploring the townscape or traveling along the coast.
Q.

Where can I check train and ferry schedules?

Please refer to this page.

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