Onomichi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
About Onomichi
Though under the radar of most foreign tourists, Onomichi has dozens of ancient temples and monuments, which are connected by two enjoyable walks, and the start ofan exceptional bike trailtoShikoku. It has been the home of a number of Japan's more famous authors, such as Shiga Naoya, Takahashi Gen'ichirō, and Hayashi Fumiko. Better preserved than most towns of its kind, Onomichi has also been the setting for a number of movies and TV dramas, including Yasujiro Ozu's 1953 classicTokyo Story, and a 2005 anime series,Kamichu! The administrative city of Onomichi also covers a number of islands in theSeto Inland Seathat are destinations in themselves, including "Lemon Island"Ikuchijima. The local tourist association has aJapanese-only guide site.
Top Attractions in Onomichi
Explore the best things to see and do in Onomichi:
- ★Jikō-ji
- ★Jōdoji
- ★Onomichi City Museum of Art
- ★Poppo no yu
- ★Saikokuji
- ★Senkō-ji
- ★Senkō-ji Park
- ★Tenneiji
Where to Eat in Onomichi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Miyachi
- 🍴Shu
- 🍴Tsutafuji
Where to Stay in Onomichi
- 🏨Green Hill Hotel Onomichi
- 🏨Hotel Cycle
- 🏨Miyako Ryokan
Onomichi Travel Guide Sections
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