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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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 ...
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 12 Mar 2020

Kyukamura Ohkunoshima
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! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room. Professional and courteous staff.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Green Hill Hotel Onomichi
Hiroshima Airport Hotel

Hiroshima Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
64-25 Zennyuji Hongo-cho Mihara Hiroshima-ken
The price is RM499 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
RM499
RM604 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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! (609 reviews)
Perfect final night at Hiroshima. Rooms were clean and rather spacious (considering 2 extra beds were added). Bed mattress was firm and had two types of pillows (the added beds were decent as well). Dinner menu downstairs had limited selections, but enough to satisfy our two families w/ kids. The ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hiroshima Airport Hotel
Imabari Kokusai Hotel

Imabari Kokusai Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2-3-4 Asahi-Cho Imabari Ehime
The price is RM471 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
RM471
RM518 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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 ...
Imabari Kokusai Hotel
onomichi club

onomichi club

2.5 out of 5
15-20, Nishidocho Onomichi Hiroshima
The price is RM424 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
RM424
RM467 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Onomichi City Museum of Art and Senkoji Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
Spacious room with exceptional view, friendly And helpful staffs, also have an outstanding rooftop bar.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

onomichi club
Onomichi Royal Hotel

Onomichi Royal Hotel

3 out of 5
Tsuchido 2-9-27 Onomichi Hiroshima-ken
The price is RM221 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
RM221
RM244 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (190 reviews)
Small but quiet room. Friendly staff. A bit far of a walk to the station.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Onomichi Royal Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Okunoshima Island

Shukkeien Japanese style garden in Hiroshima , Japan

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 Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Fudenosato Kobo 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
Landscape of Takamatsu city in Kagawa prefecture Japan

Higashi Ward

While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Hiroshima Toshogu, 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


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