Going to Okunojima in search of rain – A small incident on the island of rabbits and drizzling rain

Okunojima is floating almost in the center of the Seto Inland Sea. I visited this island, known to domestic and international travelers as the "Rabbit Island," with a certain "purpose."

The purpose is to record the sound of the rain .
It wasn't just rain, it was necessary to have "a sure-fire rain."

This is because the Seto Inland Sea climate in my hometown of Kagawa Prefecture tends to cause rain forecasts to be wrong, and it is extremely risky to miss a shot while holding filming equipment.
In this regard, there was relatively large amount of rain in Hiroshima Prefecture this year, and it was predicted to be sure of rainfall at the right time.

■Access: A journey in the Setouchi area

The itinerary this time was a bit complicated, but the journey is also one of the fun things to do.

• From Sakaide Station, take the JR Shikoku "S Ticket" to Imabari Station by express train.
• From Imabari Station, take the express bus heading towards Innoshima and get off at Omishima Interchange.
• A few minutes walk to Tatara Shimanami Park.
• From here, we will use HELLO CYCLING's shared bicycle to reach Seiko Port.

At this point, I thought I had still had time for the ferry.

■An unexpected incident

However, we deviated from the road halfway through and arrived at the port just before the ferry departed.
Despite being anxious, I managed to get on the boat... right after that.

"...Huh? I don't have any equipment!"

He by leaving the complete set of filming equipment in his bicycle basket .
I hurriedly told the crew about the situation and then headed back to the port from the ferry, which had already been preparing to set sail.
Realizing that I could no longer board this flight, I decided to start again with the next one.

■Finally landed. But the rain stops

Returning to the port again, this time we safely headed to Okunojima.
However, by the time we arrived it was just after the peak of rain had passed

I had no choice but to open the Yahoo Weather app on my smartphone and stared at the rain cloud radar.
Fortunately, after a while, the rain clouds approached again.
we managed to the original purpose of this film, which captured the quiet sound of rain and the scenery of rabbits

■About this video

In the video, the silence of the island, the grassy rabbits, and the sound of rain falling create a space that looks like a dream.
This is a piece that you should definitely wear headphones and take a look.

■Thumbnails were created using the Generated AI

are images created using
generated AI , with advice from ChatGPT We have designed it to visually complement the "fantastic island of rabbits and rain" atmosphere that cannot be fully expressed in live action.
We hope you enjoy the difference between the actual footage and the actual footage.

■Afterword

I visited Okunojima in search of rain, and although I never thought I'd forget my equipment, I ended up having to forget about my equipment, this trip was a memorable and important day.
In the future, I would like to continue to make films of the rain, silence, and a little trip.

Chasing the Rain on Ōkunoshima – A Quiet Island of Rabbits and a Sudden Mishap

Ōkunoshima, a small island floating in the heart of the Seto Inland Sea, is widely known as “Rabbit Island.” Many YouTubers have featured it, and I had long been curious to visit myself.

But this time, I had a clear goal in mind:
to capture the sound of rain.

■ Why Ōkunoshima?

Unlike Kagawa Prefecture, where I live, rain forecasts here are often unreliable.
When filming with heavy equipment, chasing uncertain weather is a huge risk.
This year, however, the Hiroshima area (where Ōkunoshima is located) had been experiencing consistent rainfall.

That's what made the island such a promise destination— an island in the rain, filled with rabbits.
It sounded like the perfect ambient scene.

■ The Journey: Train, Bus, and a Dash for the Ferry

Here's how I got there:

• From Sakaide Station, I used JR Shikoku's “S-ticket” to catch a limited express train to Imabari.
• From Imabari Station, I took a highway bus towards Innoshima, getting off at Ōmishima Interchange.
• I walked a few minutes to the Tatarashimanami Park Roadside Station , where I rented a HELLO CYCLING bicycle and pedaled towards Mori Port to catch the ferry.

So far, so good—until I lost my way .

I arrived at the port just moments before the ferry's departure, flustered but relieved.
But as soon as I stepped onto the ferry, I realized something shocking:

I had left my camera gear in the basket of the rental bike.

Panicked, I informed the ferry staff and was allowed to disembark right before departure.
As a result, I missed that ferry and had to wait for the next one.

■ Rain… and Then No Rain

When I finally arrived on Ōkunoshima, the rain had just passed.
My timing was off. I opened the Yahoo Weather app and starred at the radar, hoping for another shower.

After some waiting, the rain returned—just enough to shoot the footage I had come for:
gentle rain, quiet scenery, and curious rabbits.

■ About the Video

It features the serene sounds of rain, rustling leaves, and the occasional soft pattern of rabbit footsteps.
I recommend watching it with headphones for the full immersive experience.

■ About the Thumbnail

The thumbnail for this video was created using AI-generated imagery , based on advice from ChatGPT.

I wanted to express a dreamlike version of the island—something you might imagine when hearing the term “Rabbit Island in the rain.”
While the actual footage is grounded and natural, the thumbnail adds a layer of fantasy that I hope sparks curiosity.

■ Final Thoughts

I traveled in search of rain, and I ended up with a forgotten camera, a missed ferry, and a quiet walk in the drizzle with rabbits.
All of it became part of the story.

There will be more of these quiet adventures to come.
Until then, thank you for reading—and I hope you enjoy the video.