Onomichi
Onomichi is a picturesque city along the Seto Inland Sea coast. Stroll up gentle slopes to Senko-ji Temple for panoramic views of the urban landscape.
The quaint, hilly port town with a nostalgic atmosphere is full of charming sights. It is famous for its Temple Walk - a route that leads past 25 of the town’s temples, and for being the entry or end point of the Shimanami Kaido - a cycling route linking scenic islands across the Seto Inland Sea.
Stroll along the slopes of Onomichi, taking in the beautiful scenery. The culturally significant town has made numerous contributions to Japanese film and literature. Find out more about this history in the museums located throughout the town.
Temple Walk
Discover Onomichi’s history and stunning views through the winding paths of the Temple Walk and Literature Path.
Miraishin no Oka
Climb up to Miraishin no Oka, or ‘Heights of Eternal Hope for the Future,’ a beautiful marble area on Ikuchijima Island.
Charming Caf
és
Discover Onomichi’s wealth of charming cafés, from Café Owl House on a hill to the relaxing Café Coyote downtown.
Senkoji Park
Ride the ropeway up to Senkoji Park and gaze out to sea from the observatory. Also, check out the French-style café!
Onomichi City Museum of Art
Appreciate art and enjoy the views at the Onomichi City Museum of Art, which was remodelled by Tadao Ando!
Ribbon Chapel
Admire the ultra-elegant, dizzying spirals of Ribbon Chapel, a wedding venue overlooking the Inland Sea.
Shukaen
Slurp delicious Onomichi ramen at Shukaen. It’s so popular that you'll see queues around the block!
Onomichi Cat Alley
Meet the cutest cats in town by walking along Onomichi Cat Alley. The art galleries and cat cafés are a bonus.
Cinema Museum
Dive into the history of the ‘City of Film’ at the Cinema Museum. Onomichi is where Ozu’s Tokyo Story was filmed!
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