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
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
Access from Hiroshima Airport
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
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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
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(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
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- 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
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- 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
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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) -
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
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