Okunoshima Island Travel Guide

Hiroshima

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
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.
Rabbit Island is literally an island full of bunnies hopping around. You must take a ferry to get in, then you greeted by tons of rabbits that you can feed and play with

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Top hotels in Okunoshima Island

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 their reviews. Popular ...
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 12 Mar 2020

Kyukamura Ohkunoshima
Hiroshima Airport Hotel

Hiroshima Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
64-25 Zennyuji Hongo-cho Mihara Hiroshima-ken
The price is ₹8,758 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
₹8,758
₹10,597 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Stay at this golf hotel in Mihara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (595 reviews)
While the room was pretty basic, the staff was wonderful and the location lovely. The parks surrounding the hotel are magnificent. Being able to either walk 5 minutes to the airport or take the complimentary shuttle is so convenient!

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Hiroshima Airport Hotel
Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

3.5 out of 5
9-1 Higashigoshocho Onomichi Hiroshima-ken
Stay at this hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
I really appreciated the hospitality of the staff, and the small touches like the ginger tea and jelly they leave for you in the room. I had a wide desk and comfortable chair, and a large twin bed with a very comfortable duvet. The bathroom has modern decor and the hairdryer is almost completely ...

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Green Hill Hotel Onomichi
Imabari Kokusai Hotel

Imabari Kokusai Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2-3-4 Asahi-Cho Imabari Ehime
The price is ₹9,593 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹9,593
₹10,659 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (475 reviews)
Excellent customer service. Well run hotel.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Onomichi Royal Hotel

Onomichi Royal Hotel

3 out of 5
Tsuchido 2-9-27 Onomichi Hiroshima-ken
The price is ₹4,759 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
₹4,759
₹5,235 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Onomichi Literature Museum and Senkoji ...
7.4/10 Good! (187 reviews)
Small but quiet room. Friendly staff. A bit far of a walk to the station.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

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
The price is ₹4,506 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹4,506
₹4,981 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (527 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 15 Oct 2025

Toyoko Inn Higashi Hiroshima Saijo Station
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Other neighbourhoods around Okunoshima Island

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Namitakiji Onsen

Travellers like the parks in Namitakiji Onsen, and Minaga Reservoir is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Namitakiji Onsen
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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 of 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 of the city at Fudoin-mae Station or Ushita Station.

Higashi Ward
Streetcars parked at Hiroshima Port.

Minami Ward

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

Minami Ward
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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


Okunoshima Island Travel Guide