Takehara Seaside Station
Takehara Seaside Station at Takehara Port is the gateway to Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) and Osakikamijima.
Inside the station is a ticket counter for purchasing high-speed ferry tickets to the island. There are also stalls selling fresh fish and seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and a souvenir shop selling items such as seasonal fruits, jams, and sweets. Next to the souvenir shop is a vending machine dispensing Hiroshima’s famous oysters. On the third floor is an oyster and shrimp restaurant with ocean views.
Ferries depart for Okunoshima and Osakikamijima. The quickest way to Okunoshima is the Usagi no Omoide Ferry, which can carry up to 40 passengers to the island in approximately 20 minutes. You can enjoy views of the sea and the islands in the Seto Inland Sea from the ferry’s interior, or sit on the top deck to experience the sea air.
The ferry leaves Takehara Port roughly every hour from morning to evening. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter at Takehara Seaside Station. Takehara Seaside Station is about a 20-minute walk from the historic district.