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Giant octopus tempura on Rabbit Island!? Incredible Hiroshima gourmet trip
Social media is buzzing about Rabbit Island (Okunoshima). Did you know that going to this island just to play with rabbits would be a waste? Boats going to Okunoshima leave from Mihara, a city with beautiful seaside views, fresh octopus caught in the Seto Inland Sea, and many places where you can experience parts of Japanese culture such as old Japanese-style houses and daruma. The course below lets you enjoy your time before and after visiting Osaka or Hiroshima City.
*Printed times are only a rough example.
Giant octopus tempura on Rabbit Island!? Hiroshima gourmet course
15:35〜 Station: Mihara Station
Arrival at Mihara Station. Taking a coach bus from the airport or the Shinkansen from other regions is recommended.
(Transit) 15:40〜 5 minutes on foot
15:45〜 Snacks: Ohagi Shop Kodama
Eating a large piece of octopus tempura. I want to post a picture of the huge octopus tempura on Instagram!
[Address] 1-6-1 Shiromachi, Mihara, Hiroshima
16:25〜 20 minutes by train and foot *Enjoy the coastal views aboard the Kure Line
16:45〜 [Accommodation, dinner] Old Japanese-style Cafe & Lodge Musubi
Staying at a lodge limited to 1 party per day and having dinner. Japanese food eaten at an old Japanese-style house is superb!
[Address] 1-2-19 Sunami, Mihara, Hiroshima
Accommodation
（Transit）9:00〜 5 minutes by taxi
9:05〜 [breakfast] Sunami Port Shop
Eating a box of 8 takoyaki for breakfast. You have to try Mihara’s famous fast food made using octopus.
[Address] 1-2-1 Sunaminishi, Mihara, Hiroshima
9:38〜 22 minutes by high-speed ferry *Transit from Sunami Port (9:38 departure) to Okunoshima by high-speed ferry.
10:00〜 [Sightseeing] Okunoshima
Enjoying playing with rabbits and the island culture on Rabbit Island (Okunoshima). Walking around town is fun, too!
[Address] Okunoshima, Tadanoumicho, Takehara, Hiroshima
（Transit）11:45〜 27 minutes by high-speed ferry, 15 minutes by foot *Transit from Okunoshima (11:45 departure) to Sunami Port by high-speed ferry.
12:25〜 [Sightseeing] Sunami Seaside Park
Walking around the park and taking commemorative photos in front of the works of art. The sea breeze feels wonderful.
[Address] 1-7-1 Sunaminishi, Mihara, Hiroshima
（Transit）12:55〜 Short walk
13:00〜 [Lunch・Sightseeing] ZONA FORTUNATO
Enjoying dishes prepared with local Setouchi ingredients while looking out at the ocean view.
[Address] Sunaminishi, Mihara, Hiroshima Sunami Seaside Park
（Transit）14:50〜 10 minutes by taxi
15:05〜 [Experience] Mihara Daruma Workshop
Trying to draw the face on a Mihara daruma, which are said to bring good fortune. It was my first time, but I’m glad I was able to draw a cute face!
[Address] 1-1-1 Shiromachi, Mihara, Hiroshima (Inside the Mihara Tourism Association)
（Transit）16:05〜 5 minutes on foot
16:10〜 [Souvenirs] Ebisuya Main Branch
Buying octopus senbei as gifts. They’re delicious and not too bulky, so I can buy plenty to give out to people.
[Address] 1-8-2 Shiromachi, Mihara, Hiroshima
（Transit）16:55〜 5 minutes on foot
17:00〜 [dinner] Tokisho
Enjoying "octopus rice" for dinner. I’m completely satisfied after enjoying Mihara gourmet food right to the very end.
[Address] 3-2-7 Shiromachi, Mihara, Hiroshima
Giant octopus tempura on Rabbit Island!? Incredible Hiroshima gourmet trip
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