Rabbit Island is an island in the Inland sea of Japan near Tadanoumi and Hiroshima. IT got the name due to the dense population of feral rabbits. This island was a cultivated area until the Russo-Japaneese war. During 1925, Imperial Japaneese Army Institute has initiated to develop chemical weapons. Between 1927 to 1929, a chemical plant was built on this island to develop chemical weapons which can produce tear gas and mustard gas. It was choosed because of its isolation, security and distance from Tokyo. Hunting the rabbit is not allowed in this island and also pets are not allowed. There were 10 forts in that island and the island still shows the prints of those vintage forts. "The Poison Gas Museam" was opened on 1988 which can exhibits abots the role of this island in World War II. Ferry access is available from Tadanoumi and Ōmishima.
There are some restrictions in that island
1. Visitors are not allowed to Hunt the Rabbits.
2. Visitors are not allowed to hold or chase Rabbits
3. Visitors are not allowed to Feed the Rabbits on Roads
4. Rabbits should not be feeded with Human Food
5. Riding bicycles fast is not allowed
More details in the official website
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