Takehara city has been additionally approved as the Japan Heritage of “Kitamae-bune (northern-bound ships) Ports/Village of shipowners.” In Takehara city, there are historical cityscape that makes you wonder if you went back in time, such as residences of wealthy merchants during Edo period trading salt and alcohol, and traditional temples. Okuno-shima Island, known as the “Paradise of rabbits” where you can play with wild rabbits, is 15 minutes by ferry from Takehara city’s Tadanoumi-ko Port.