Private Okunoshima Rabbit Island Cycling Tour with Local Guide

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

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.

*Important Information
・This is a private tour for one person.
・Weather policy: 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

All Fees and Taxes
Use of bicycle
travel insurance
Ferry fee (Tadanoumi~Okunoshima:360 yen)
food and beverages
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
KYUKAMURA OHKUNOSHIMA

The tour ends in front of you in front of the hotel KYUKAMURA OHKUNOSHIMA.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 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

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by 竹原DMO

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Bike Tours
E-Bike Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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