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Hop on a bicycle and explore the story of Okunoshima — guided by a local expert and friendly rabbits!
Okunoshima is a small island in the warm Seto Inland Sea, surrounded by a stunning landscape of over 700 islands. Today, it’s known for its hundreds of wild rabbits, offering visitors a sense of peace and healing. But behind its charm lies a forgotten past — Okunoshima was once removed from maps due to its dark wartime history.
Why was this beautiful island hidden? What truths lie beneath its quiet surface?
Join us on a unique cycling tour that traces the island’s dramatic story — with a knowledgeable guide and rabbits as your playful companions.
※ A minimum of 2 participants is required.
※ If the Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts a 60% or higher chance of rain by 12:00 PM the day before the tour, it will be cancelled with no cancellation fees.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour ends in front of you in front of the hotel KYUKAMURA OHKUNOSHIMA(休暇村大久野島).
Itinerary
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1
The lighthouse is currently prohibited to enter in. So you can view the lighthouse from a short distance and view beauty of scenery from here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Okunoshima is a small island with a circumference of about 4 km, a little west of the Shimanami Kaido that connects the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. It is a Seto Inland Sea National Park, and you can enjoy the change of nature every season.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
Okunoshima shrine is only one shrine in this island, but It is now also home to rabbits.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
It was a storage facility for tanks filled with poison gas, but for safety reason, currently prohibited to enter in. So you can view the it from a short distance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
This power plant was used when poison gas was secretly made here. For safety reason, currently prohibited to enter in. So you can view the it from a short distance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
This is gun battery ruins in Okunoshima. You can see it closely.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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