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Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island 20% OFF
Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
$135.78
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Overview
Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island offers a fascinating glimpse into Japan's rich past within Hiroshima prefecture. Visitors can wander through historical streets and interact with the charming wildlife on Rabbit Island.
- 🏛️ Begin your adventure at Hiroshima Station, where your guide will meet you at 8:00 AM by the Shinkansen Gates under the Tourist Information sign.
- 📜 Stroll through the Takehara Townscape Preservation Area, observing historical family residences and Edo period temples while your guide shares intriguing stories about the area's history.
- 🗿 Visit the Okakae Jizō Statue, known for granting wishes to those who lift it, adding a touch of local lore to your experience.
- ⛴️ Board the ferry at Tadanoumi Port, where you can purchase souvenirs or extra rabbit food for your time on Rabbit Island; one bag of rabbit food is included in the tour.
- 🐇 Once on Rabbit Island, enjoy a brief coastal stroll with your guide, who will explain the island's dark past and its role during Japan's conflicts.
- 🏚️ Explore significant ruins, including the Power Station Ruins and the Nagaura Poison Gas Storehouse Ruins, learning about the impact of chemical weapons manufacturing on the island's residents.
- 🍱 Lunch is included, providing a chance to refuel before continuing your exploration.
- 🚌 After the tour, take a final ferry ride back to the mainland followed by a bus ride to Hiroshima Station, where your guide will bid farewell.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this historical journey.
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Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Transportation between activities (public transport)
- Entry fees at all tour locations
- English speaking guide
- Rabbit food
- Ferry included
- Transportation prior and after the tour
- Lunch
Meeting point
The meetup point is under the Tourist Information sign outside of the Shinkansen gates. When you arrive, be sure to look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign.
Return details
The meetup point is under the Tourist Information sign outside of the Shinkansen gates. When you arrive, be sure to look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign.
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Takehara Townscape Preservation AreaThis tour will begin at Hiroshima Station at 8:00 AM. Your guide will meet you by the Shinkansen Gates under the Tourist Information sign. From here, you will head to your first destination, the Takehara Townscape Conservation Area. Within the historical townscape, your guide will take you for a short stroll through its main street. Along the way, you will make several stops, where your guide will provide context and information about the different locations and their history. You will be able to observe historical family residences, tour Edo period temples, and enjoy the old-fashioned atmosphere of the townscape. You will even stop by the Okakae Jizō Statue, which is said to grant the wishes of those who pick it up. From here, your guide will take you to your next destination, Tadanoumi Port. This is where you will board the ferry to head to Rabbit Island.
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Okunoshima IslandAt the port, you will have the chance to purchase souvenirs or food for the rabbits on the island. The cost of one bag of rabbit food is included in this tour but you can buy more or bring your own as well. Japanese guests often bring fresh produce from home to the island to feed the rabbits, so please feel free to do so as well. Once you arrive on the island, your guide will take you on a brief stroll along the coast, stopping at different ruins and explaining the dark past of the island. Some of the places you will visit include the Power Station Ruins and the Nagaura Poison Gas Storehouse Ruins. You will learn about the role of this island during Japan’s different armed conflicts and the impact that chemical weapons manufacturing had on the island’s residents. The tour ends with one final ferry ride back to the mainland and one last bus ride to Hiroshima Station, where your guide will say their goodbyes in front of the Shinkansen gates.
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Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island 20% OFF
Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
$135.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!