Getting around the city nearby access

Here you’ll find information on transportation for visiting Takehara’s sights, as well as how to get here from outside the city.

Access from Takehara Station to major spots

Takehara Townscape Preservation District Roadside Station Takehara

Located about a 10- to 15-minute walk from JR Takehara Station, it’s an ideal location for exploring.

On foot

  • Takehara StationOn footTakehara Townscape Preservation District Roadside Station Takehara

Estimated travel time: approx. 10–15 minutes

By car

  • Takehara StationBy car (Prefectural Road 246, National Route 185)Takehara Townscape Preservation District Roadside Station Takehara

Estimated travel time: approx. 5 minutes

Okunoshima

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

By local train

  • Takehara StationJR Kure LineTadanoumi StationwalkingTadanoumi PortFerry / passenger boatOkunoshima

Estimated travel time: approx. 1 hour

By car

  • Takehara StationBy car (Prefectural Road 246, National Route 185)Tadanoumi PortFerry / passenger boatOkunoshima

Estimated travel time: approx. 30 minutes

Yusaka Onsen Hot Spring Area

By car

  • Takehara StationBy car (Prefectural Road 246, National Routes 432 2)Yuzaka Onsen Village

Estimated travel time: approx. 30 minutes

Access from Hiroshima Airport

By jumbo taxi

Connects Hiroshima Airport and Takehara Station in about 25 minutes. Convenient with no transfers.

Great-value sightseeing pass information

[Weekdays Only] Rabbit Island and Takehara Tour Pass

A great value package that includes a round-trip ticket on the Kaguya-hime express bus connecting Takehara City and Hiroshima City, a free pass for local buses in Takehara City, and a ferry ticket to Okunoshima.

Package includes
①Round-trip ticket from Hiroshima
②Free pass for local buses in Takehara City
③Round-trip ferry ticket between Tadanoumi Port and Okunoshima
Price
3,200 yen per ticket (regular price: 4,430 yen)
Sales Counter
Hiroshima Bus Center Express Bus Ticket Counter (Hiroshima Sogo 3F)
Inquiries
(Regarding the tour pass) Geiyo Bus Co., Ltd. Planning Department TEL: 082-424-4701
(Regarding operations) Takehara Office TEL: 0846-22-2234
Related Links
Geiyo Bus Co., Ltd. Website

Townscape Pass

Includes paid admission tickets to the Takehara Townscape Preservation District and more. Enjoy the entire historic district.
Normally 1,200 yen for admission to all 4 facilities, now only 900 yen—save 300 yen!
No expiration date, so you can use it on your next visit.

Eligible facilities
  • Former Matsusaka Family Residence (¥300 / closed Tuesdays)
  • Historical Folk Museum (200 yen / Closed Tuesdays)
  • Morikawa Residence (400 yen)
  • Mitsumoto Residence: Masayuki Imai Pottery Museum (¥300 / closed Tue, Wed Thu)
  • Closed December 27–January 3 for the year-end holidays
Where to buy
  • Roadside Station Takehara (2F)
  • Former Matsusaka Family Residence
  • Historical and Folklore Museum
  • Morikawa Residence
  • Mitsumoto Residence

Explore Takehara by Bicycle

Why not take a relaxed bike ride through the charming streets and along the coastline? We offer electric-assist bikes for peace of mind on hills, as well as kids’ bikes.

Pick-up / return locations
  1. Michi-no-Eki Takehara (Roadside Station Takehara)

    Hours: 9:00–17:00 *Last rental: 4:00 PM
    TEL: 0846-23-5100
    Closed: Third Wednesday of the month
    Folding bike: 1,200 yen/day
    Electric-assist bike: 1,500 yen/day
    *Deposit: 1,000 yen (refunded upon return)

  2. Takehara Station Tourist Information Center

    Hours: 9:00–17:00
    TEL: 0846-22-4331
    Bicycle: 500 yen/3 hours *Additional: 100 yen/hour
    Electric-assist bike: 700 yen/3 hours *Additional: 100 yen/hour
    Kids’ bicycle: 500 yen/3 hours *Additional: 100 yen/hour
    Helmet: 100 yen/rental

Other transportation options

Taxis / local buses

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