Let's go see the bunnies!

Bunny Island is what our daughter calls it, Rabbit Island is what the Americans here in Iwakuni call it but the real name is Okunoshima Island. I had first heard of this place through my Father, he was coming out to Japan to visit us and he had seen this place on the local news shortly before coming out here. 

I was drawn to the Island just like my dad was, because of the bunnies. As I had googled the Island, and asked others if they had been there, how to get there and what else there was to do when visiting this place I discovered that there is a dark history to the Island. 

At one point in time this island once held deadly poisonous gases. There are a few museums and a few other neat remains that were left from the World Wars. You can find information and details about the history here.

This is the remains of a bunker that was destroyed. 

The above map shows how far we had to travel. We live at point A (Iwakuni) and we traveled to point B. It took us 3 hours and 20 minutes to reach the Island by train.

Yay, here we go! Starting off the trip to see the bunnies!

Dezmarie wasn't too excited when we first started our adventure. I think I was more thrilled than she was.

Over 3 hours on a train with two kids... hmm, that sounds horrible. They were surprisingly well behaved! As long as Dezmarie has her iPad she is content.

Noah is just the best baby ever. He loves riding the trains and being pushed around in his stroller. He is always laughing and smiling when we go out and explore Japan. 

After riding three different trains, we made it to the small ferry that takes us to the Island!

HURRAY!! We made it without any trouble, we didn't get lost and made it there in decent time. 

The bunnies knew what was going on! They are smart. 

The second we stepped off the dock and walked over to the entrance they ran up to us.

They eat right out of your hands, and come up to you and climb up on your lap and get in your face. 

OOPS! The bunny stole Dezmarie's carrot and took off.  He was running away from the other bad bunny who wanted to steal his food.

Oh hey guys, yeah I have some food. Come over and help yourselves.

YES! I found a baby bunny!!! I got it to come over and eat some yummy food and then I snatched him up!

He was so tiny and fluffy, I could have snuggled him all day! I wanted so badly to take him! I could have stuffed him in my sleepy wrap and no one would have ever known! Nick wouldn't let me though.. 

Nick made his own bunny friend! He wouldn't let me smuggle my baby bunny home but he seriously thought about taking these rabbits! 

He was so happy on the Island! He was like a little kid, I loved seeing him smiling and laughing.

The water was so clear and blue, it was beautiful. There was a light breeze but the weather was perfect. We could not have asked for a more perfect day to explore this wonderful place. Although it was quiet the journey to reach this place I would love to go back one more time before leaving Japan!

This place is a must see!