Okunoshima Island

Hiroshima

Cute, fluffy wild bunnies waiting to be fed by visitors in the island of Okunoshima, also known as the "Bunny Island", which is a small island located in the Inland Sea of Japan.
Cute, fluffy wild bunnies waiting to be fed by visitors in the island of Okunoshima, also known as the "Bunny Island", which is a small island located in the Inland Sea of Japan.
This photo was taken at my heaven on earth, only because the main inhabitants are bunnies! Rabbit Island, in Japan, has a very sad history though. It was used as a poison gas factory during WWII. Now it is a haven for rabbits and a protected park. #LocalSecrets
Okunoshima is an island in the Seto Inland Sea, also known as Rabbit Island.

It's become a popular destination lately for both rabbit lovers and old ruin hunters, which this island has plenty of. There are rabbits EVERYWHERE and most are very friendly. People bring carrots and cabbages (or you can buy rabbit food on the island) and enjoy feeding the wild rabbits. The higher you climb the island (they really are everywhere) the more shy the rabbits are.

The ruins around the island are old poison gas research facilities that were used during the war. They are now overrun by plants and rabbits.

You can learn more about the island in their poison gas museum.

Location: There is a ferry that comes to the island from both Hiroshima prefecture and Omishima island (Ehime prefecture). Perfect for a day trip!

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Okunoshima AKA Usagijima or Rabbit Island. There's not much there other than a hotel, an abandoned WW2 poison gas factory and a metric tonne of tame rabbits! You can buy food at the ferry terminal or bring your own.

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Kyukamura Ohkunoshima

Kyukamura Ohkunoshima

2 out of 5
Ohkunoshima, Tadanoumi-cho Takehara Hiroshima
Stay at this hotel in Takehara. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
Honeymoon visiting the bunnies
We stayed to see the rabbits on the island. Would have been nice if a few more options at dinner and breakfast. I struggled to find things to eat at dinner and my husband breakfast. We didn’t use the onsen so also would be nice if maybe other activities in were available. We had a nice stay none ...

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2020

Kyukamura Ohkunoshima
Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

3.5 out of 5
9-1 Higashigoshocho Onomichi Hiroshima-ken
$103 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$113 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Stay at this hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Great location, close proximity to station, friendly staff, efficient check in process. Overall great but hotel is a bit dated, one lift was out of action, and room lighting dim and one light was broken.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Green Hill Hotel Onomichi
Imabari Kokusai Hotel

Imabari Kokusai Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2-3-4 Asahi-Cho Imabari Ehime
$99 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$110 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Onomichi Royal Hotel

Onomichi Royal Hotel

3 out of 5
Tsuchido 2-9-27 Onomichi Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundable
$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$67 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Onomichi Literature Museum and Senkoji ...
Onomichi Royal Hotel
Toyoko Inn Higashi Hiroshima Saijo Station

Toyoko Inn Higashi Hiroshima Saijo Station

3 out of 5
12-2, Saijo-honmachi Higashihiroshima Hiroshima
$52 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$57 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Stay at this hotel in Higashihiroshima. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kamotsuru Sake Brewery and Saijo ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (536 reviews)
Excellent location
This location is right next to Saijo station - an excellent place to stay with quick access to Sakagura street to visit all of the sake breweries. My only complaint is there’s only one elevator for the whole hotel so for events like the Saijo Sake Matsuri it takes a long time to get to and from your ...

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Toyoko Inn Higashi Hiroshima Saijo Station
onomichi club

onomichi club

2.5 out of 5
15-20, Nishidocho Onomichi Hiroshima
$145 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$160 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Onomichi City Museum of Art and Senkoji Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews)
Spacious room with exceptional view, friendly And helpful staffs, also have an outstanding rooftop bar.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

onomichi club
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Aki Ward

When in Aki Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Mikumarikyo Forest Park or Hiroshima City Forestry Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Midoriguchi Station or Midorinakamachi Station.

Aki Ward
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Fuchu-cho

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Fuchu-cho. You might want to make time for a stop at Mazda Museum or Mikumarikyo Forest Park.

Fuchu-cho
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Higashi Ward

While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima Toshogu or Hiroshima City Forestry Park, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Fudoin-mae Station or Ushita Station.

Higashi Ward
Streetcars parked at Hiroshima Port.

Minami Ward

While you're in Minami Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.

Minami Ward
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Ōsukachō

When in Ōsukachō, you can plan a visit to Shukkeien and Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ōsukachō
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Ebisucho

While you're in Ebisucho, take in top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and jump on the metro at Ebisu-cho Station to see more of the city.

Ebisucho


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