A two-day, one-night itinerary departing from Osaka! Enjoy Setouchi's natural island and nostalgic cat town

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We will introduce a two-day, one-night model itinerary to enjoy Setouchi's naturally rich island and nostalgic cat town, which can be reached by taking a short trip from Osaka. If you love nature and animals, this is sure to be a wonderful and memorable trip!

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2-day, 1-night course

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Day 1: Osaka to Cat Town, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture

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Shin-Osaka Station

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1 hour by Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station to Fukuyama Station in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture

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5 minutes on foot

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Fukuyama City Fukuyama Castle Museum

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5 minutes on foot

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20 minutes from Fukuyama Station to Onomichi Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line

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JR Onomichi Station

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7 minutes on foot

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Onomichi rain 2

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8 minutes on foot

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Oyatsu to Yamaneko

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13 minutes on foot

On your way to your next destination, why not take a stroll through the Onomichi Hondori Shopping Arcade, which stretches east from JR Onomichi Station and exudes a Showa-era retro atmosphere? This arcade street stretches for about 1 km from east to west, and is home to a mix of old-fashioned and new shops.

Onomichi's cats may also be strolling through the shopping district.

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Mount Senkoji Ropeway

You can book the Senkoji Ropeway through Klook.

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3 minutes by ropeway from "Sanroku Station" at the base of the mountain

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Senkoji Park/Top Observation Deck (PEAK)

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4 minutes on foot

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Senkoji Temple

There are many laid-back cats like these living all over Onomichi. Scenes with cats are one of the unique aspects of Onomichi.

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5 minutes on foot

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Cat Trail

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8 minutes on foot

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Onomichi Ramen Ichibankan Main Branch

In the evening, you may see cats standing around Onomichi Fishing Port.

Day 2: Head to Okunoshima in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture to meet the rabbits

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13 minutes from Onomichi Station to Mihara Station

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Change trains at Mihara Station and take the train to Tadanoumi Station (approx. 25 minutes)

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7 minutes on foot

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Tadanoumi Port

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15 minutes by ferry to Okunoshima Pier No. 1

Okunoshima is a small island with a circumference of about 4km. It is part of the Setonaikai National Park, where you can enjoy the changing nature of the four seasons. There is a swimming beach, a campground, and a lawn square and grounds decorated with tropical plants. There are also about 500 to 600 wild rabbits living on the island, and it is crowded with many tourists throughout the year.

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After arriving at Okunoshima Pier No. 1, walk for about 2 minutes

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Rabbit ear hearing aid

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6 minutes on foot

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Kyukamura Okunoshima

Okunoshima is famous as the island of rabbits, but there are plenty of leisure activities to enjoy. There are plenty of rentals available, including tents, BBQ grills, blankets, and cooking utensils. There are also tennis courts, so you can enjoy a game of tennis. As it is surrounded by the sea, it is also a popular swimming spot in the summer, and an outdoor pool is also open.

At the relaxing cafe "USANCHU Cafe" in Kyukamura Okunoshima, you can enjoy coffee and light meals while watching the rabbits hopping around the island. The specialty "Rabbit's Cry Soft Serve" is soft serve ice cream topped with cocoa peanuts!

Did you feel refreshed both physically and mentally after interacting with the rabbits? It's a little sad, but let's leave Okunoshima before the ferry service ends!

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15 minutes by ferry to Tadanoumi Port

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25 minutes by train from Tadanoumi Station to Mihara Station

You can return to Osaka after this, but if you have time, why not extend your trip from Mihara Station to Hiroshima Station? It takes about 25 minutes by Shinkansen, and about 1 hour and 15 minutes by train. Then, why not visit the World Heritage Sites of the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima?

At the Atomic Bomb Dome, you can learn about the importance of peace while feeling the weight of history. Also, on Miyajima, the beautiful torii gates of Itsukushima Shrine and abundant nature await you. Both are sure to be wonderful and memorable experiences!

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Hiroshima Prefecture is not just about the world heritage sites of Miyajima and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Hiroshima is full of delicious food! Okonomiyaki, which is synonymous with Hiroshima, fresh seafood such as oysters, octopus, sea bream, and conger eel, Onomichi ramen, which is now nationwide, Hiroshima beef, which is highly regarded for its high meat quality, handmade soba, lemons and oranges, which are the largest producers in Japan.・Abundant food resources such as grapes are unique to Hiroshima. Many events unique to the region are also held, such as the sea festival, kagura, and Mibu flower rice planting. Cycling, trekking, skiing and snowboarding on the Shimanami Kaido will keep you active. Miyajima, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and the Atomic Bomb Dome are not the only attractions, and there are many ways to enjoy it.

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