Ōkunoshima is a small island in the Inland Sea of Japan. It is considered to be part of the city of Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is accessible by ferry from Tadanoumi and Ōmishima. There are campsites, walking trails and places of historical interest on the island. It is often called Usagi Shima because of the numerous rabbits that roam the island. The rabbits are rather tame and will approach humans.
A view of Ōkunoshima from Kurotaki-yama.
The ruins of the gas manufacturing plant (and the power station pictured here that supplied it) are still standing today.
Rabbits on the island
The Poison Gas Museum opened in 1988 to educate people about the island's role in World War II.
Takehara is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 April 2023, the city had an estimated population of 23,350 in 12034 households and a population density of 200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 118.23 square kilometres (45.65 sq mi).
Takehara city hall
Panorama of Takehara City center
Aerial photograph of Takehara City center
Taketsuru house in Takehara historic preservation district