A 2-day, 1-night family road trip ♪

Central Area (Historic Townscape District & More)

1 Night, 2 Days

Recommended Travel Season： Spring ／ Summer ／ Fall ／ Winter

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This is a packed plan that both kids and adults can enjoy, from Rabbit Island and Senkoji to Onomichi from Takehara.

Route

Day 1

1 Michi-no-Eki Takehara (Roadside Station)
2 Takehara Townscape Preservation District
3 Café Hoxton
4 Tadanoumi Port
5 Okunoshima Island

Day 2

6 Senkoji Park

Day 1

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

5-minute walk

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!

5-minute walk
Approx. 10 minutes by car from Michi-no-Eki Takehara

Café Hoxton

A cafe offering a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea stretching out before you. Lunch options like pasta and pizza come with a salad and onion soup simmered for two hours. Please enjoy this relaxing space.

Business Hours: [Weekdays] (May–Sept, excl. Aug) 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, (Aug) 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, (Oct–Apr) 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; [Sat, Sun, Holidays] Closing time extended by 1 hour

Closed: Mondays (Open if Monday is a holiday, closed the following Tuesday), (New Year's: Closed from after lunch on Dec 31 to Jan 1)

About 10 minutes by car

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

3-minute walk
15 minutes by boat

Okunoshima Island

A must-visit for rabbit lovers, commonly known as "Rabbit Island"
"So cute!" You'll find yourself cheering the moment you step off the boat. This small island in the Seto Inland Sea, where over 700 adorable rabbits welcome you, is currently a hot topic on social media worldwide! You can also enjoy camping and cycling on the island, making it a rewarding little island getaway.
The large and small hot springs, named "Okutsu-no-yu" and "Kokutsu-no-yu," are observation baths with a great view.

Day 2

Senkoji Park

The symbol of Onomichi! In spring, cherry blossoms selected as one of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots" color the park, and in autumn, the "Onomichi Chrysanthemum Exhibition" is held, allowing you to enjoy the expressions of every season. It is also recognized as a Lover's Sanctuary, and the night view from the summit observatory is selected as one of the top 100 night views, making it a popular date spot. Inside the park is the "Path of Literature," where poems by authors associated with Onomichi are engraved on natural stones scattered along the mountain path.
Official website is here

Address: 19 Nishitsudo-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima 722-0032
Phone: 0848-38-9184