Chūgoku region

Chūgoku region

How to Get to Okunoshima: Routes from Tokyo, Osaka & Hiroshima, Plus Tadanoumi Port Ferry Info

Okunoshima, Japan’s famous “Rabbit Island,” is a small island floating in the Seto Inland Sea — but despite being an isl...
Chūgoku region

Why Are There Rabbits on Okunoshima? The Story Behind Japan’s “Rabbit Island” and Its Current Challenges

A roughly 15-minute ferry ride from Tadanoumi Port in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Okunoshima floats in the Seto...
Chūgoku region

The History of Okunoshima: From Poison Gas Island to Rabbit Paradise | Walking the Geiyo Fortress, Poison Gas Factory & War Ruins

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Just a 15-minute ferry ride from Tadanoumi Port in Takehara City, H...
Chūgoku region

Fafner in the Azure Onomichi Pilgrimage Guide: The Railroad Crossing, the Makabe Family Home, and the View from Mukaishima

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).The sci-fi robot anime series Fafner in the Azure is set on the fic...
Chūgoku region

Irifuneyama Memorial Museum History: The Former Kure Naval Commander’s Residence

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).The Irifuneyama Memorial Museum in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, is c...
Chūgoku region

Yamato Museum (Kure) Guide 2026: 5 Must-Sees, Tickets & Visit Time

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).The Yamato Museum (officially the Kure Maritime Museum) in Kure, Hi...
Chūgoku region

Okonomiyaki Nagataya Taste Test: Real Wait Times and the Counter-Seat Show

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Among Hiroshima's many okonomiyaki restaurants, Okonomiyaki Nagatay...
Chūgoku region

Tachibana Restaurant in Miyajima: A Taste Test of the Fried Oyster Set Meal, Plus Menu and Queue Tips

For lunch while sightseeing on Miyajima, Tachibana is a local restaurant worth knowing about. What makes it stand out is...
Chūgoku region

The History of Daisho-in: Miyajima’s Oldest Temple and Its Ties to Kukai and the Imperial Court

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Alongside Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in, spread across the foot of ...