Dive! Hiroshima Official Guide
Download the app and explore the Japanese heritage sites in Onomichi. Enjoy walking around the Senkoji Ropeway, Observatory, and the city! It takes about 4 hours, so it's recommended for those who don't have too much time.
“Walking around the town with the Japan Heritage App”
Tour of Japan Heritage Sites (Literature Memorial Room, Miharashi-tei, Tenneiji Temple Kaiun Pagoda, etc.)
Senkojiyama Ropeway
Recommended spot ! Local gourmet “Onomichi ramen”
Saikokuji
Saigoji
Jodoji
Walking around the city (Onomichi Hondori Shopping Street, Chamber of Commerce Memorial Hall, etc.)
JR Onomichi Station
Tour of Japan Heritage Sites (Literature Memorial Room, Miharashi-tei, Tenneiji Temple Kaiun Pagoda, etc.)
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0848-20-7492 (Onomichi City History and Culture Town Development Promotion Council)
○ Japan Heritage App
First, download it before you leave!
QR code or Japan Heritage Onomichi City Official Website From the site.
(In the case of a shortcut by bus → Onomichi Station - Nagae-guchi Exit 3 minutes)
0848-20-7492 (Onomichi City History and Culture Town Development Promotion Council)
On foot
Senkojiyama Ropeway
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Enjoy a 3-minute walk in the air
It is ideal for tourists visiting Shimanami Onomichi, as well as family or cycling trips visitors to Senkoji Park while enjoying the scenery of Onomichi Suido and Onomichi. It is also OK to take you pets with you.
From the ropeway, you can see Ushitora Shrine's big sacred tree, Tenneiji's three-storied pagoda, Senkoji Temple and the whole city of Onomichi in 360 degrees.
It is ideal for access to “Senkoji Temple, which is always visited by tourists visiting Onomichi.
Enjoy a 3-minute air trip from Onomichi city to Senkoji Park while enjoying the idyllic scenery.
Go to the lunch shop
Recommended spot ! Local gourmet “Onomichi ramen”
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It features a soy sauce-based soup with animal fat. There are ramen shops scattered throughout the city.
*Maps can be downloaded from the website.
Onomichi Tourism Association website Download corner Go to
Move from the lunch shop
Tour of Japan Heritage Sites (Saikokuji, Saigoji, Jodoji, etc.) (In the case of a shortcut by bus → Nagae-guchi to Jodoji-shita 4 minutes)
Saikokuji
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A temple representing Onomichi with many important cultural properties
Saikoku-ji Temple, which is said to have been founded by Gyoki Bosatsu, is located halfway up Mt. Atago, one of the three mountains of Onomichi.
Go through the Deva Gate, famous for its large straw sandals with a length of about 2 m, and climb the 108-step stone steps to the main hall, which is a national important cultural property. When you climb the stone steps further, you will see a vermilion three-storied pagoda (National Important Cultural Property). This tower is said to have been donated by Ashikaga's sixth shogun, Yoshinori.
It is crowded with many people during during the new year, as well as the “Goma Ceremony” and the “Setsubun Kai.”
Saigoji
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This is Tojiin Saigo-ji Temple on Mt. Chigetsu, opened by the sect is the Jishu sect's founder Ippen Shonin, and the sixth generation of Yugyo, Toaichi Shonin, and the principal image is Amida Nyorai, who was the eminent Buddha of Takauji ASHIKAGA.
The main hall and daimon are nationally designated important cultural properties. It was built in 1353 by Ashikaga Takauji, receiving donations of the Ingo, Nenjitsu, and Buddha's territory and 20,000 kan.
The main hall best represents the architectural style of the Northern and Southern Courts, and is valuable as the remains of the oldest main hall of the Jishu sect. Daimon was erected in 1395 by the wife of the lord of Bingo Aikata Castle, in Oei 2 (1395), and the wife became a nun who was a believer in the sixth generation of Yugyo Toaichin Shonin, and it is said that she died in this area.
Jodoji
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One of the most ancient temples in the Chugoku region, said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku
Jodoji is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku a real long time ago, and is one of the most ancient temples in the Chugoku region.
With the prosperity of the port as a temple where Onomichi's villagers developed as a key to the Seto Inland Sea, it is supported by the townspeople of each era and has been around 700 years since the end of the Kamakura period.
The sun setting to the west of the precincts shines as if reminiscent of the world of the Pure Land, and the main hall, Amida hall, and Tahoto pagoda illuminated by the light of the sunrise are solemn words.
On foot
Walking around the city (Onomichi Hondori Shopping Street, Chamber of Commerce Memorial Hall, etc.)
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0848-46-4301
(Shortcut by bus from Jodoji-shita to Onomichi Ekimae 7 minutes)
○ Sukippu line
A bus with tourist information that circulates around the city (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays only). If you get tired of walking, we recommen taking this bus. (There are regular route buses on weekdays as well.)
0848-46-4301
On foot
JR Onomichi Station
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The station building that connects the town and people of Onomichi
