Touring Onomichi’s old temples
Around Tourist Information
Experience a 3-hour walk through a 2-km-long stone-paved path.
Along this path, you can enjoy visiting Onomichi’s major old temples
and shrines, starting from Jiko-ji Temple near JR Onomichi Station to
Kairyu-ji Temple in the east.
Be fascinated by Onomichi by walking through these paths full of ups
and downs, and stairs as well.
Sightseeing spots
Senko-ji Temple
Located on a side of Senko-ji Hill and serving as the symbol of
Onomichi, Senko-ji Temple Park extends around the temple.
The vermilion-lacquered main hall called “Akado” and the bell tower
which was selected as one of Japan’s Best 100 Sound Landscapes” are
icons of the temple. Also, you can see big stones on the premises.
Among these,the one called “Tamanoiwa” is emblematic.
According to the legend, in days of yore, a ball was present over
the rock and it emitted light to the surrounding area.
- Admission fee
- Free（ Ropeway one way 700yen）
- Open
- anytime
- Holiday
- Open 7 days a week
19-1, Nishitsuchido-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Check Location on Map
Jiko-ji Temple
This temple is marked by its grandiose stone gate which is
harmoniously blended into the stone-spangled town, Onomichi. This
temple features a color painting on silk, the portrait of
Samantabhadra, which is designated as a national treasure.
As hydrangea flowers bloom in profusion during the rainy season,
this temple is also called “Ajisaidera (or hydrangea temple).”
Furthermore, visitors may experience the hand-making of Buddha
statues by using clay.
- Admission fee
- 300yen
- Open
- 9:00～16:30
9-2, Nishitsuchido-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Check Location on Map
Taisan-ji Temple
Also called “Tenjinbo,” this temple is believed to have been rebuilt
during the Enkyu era (1069 to 1074). On the premises, the “Higiri
Jizo” is placed, and it is worshiped by many students preparing for
entrance exams.
During the entrance exam season, it is visited by a lot of students,
as is the Misode Tenmangu Shrine located nearby.
The Goen Statue made of stone is glowing with something.
- Admission fee
- free
- Open
- 9:00～16:30
1-11-11, Nagae-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Check Location on Map
Onomichi Motion Picture Museum
In April 2000, the Onomichi Cinema Museum was reopened by renovating
its white-walled warehouse which was constructed in the Meiji
era.
Many visitors take commemorative photos in front of the cinema
projector placed at the entrance. Inside the building, you can see
the old posters and historical materials related to Yasujiro Ozu’s
“Tokyo Story,” which was shot in Onomichi, and the Nikkatsu movies
of the good old days.
Also, you can enjoy seeing movies in a small theater.
- Travel Time
- Approx. 10 minutes by train
- Admission fee
- Adults (high school students and older): 500 yen, minors (junior high school students and younger): Free
- Open
- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Open by 5:30 pm)
- Holiday
- Tuesday (substituted with the next day if it falls on a public holiday)
1-14-10, Kubo, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Check Location on Map
Kosan-ji Temple
This is a temple constructed by a business person, Kosanji Kozo, for
his mother.
Its buildings were modeled after various national treasures.
Fifteen of them are registered as national tangible cultural
properties of Japan.
On its premises, you can enjoy a variety of seasonal beauties such
as cherry, azalea, hydrangea, crape myrtle, autumn leaves, etc.
- Travel Time
- Approx. 45 minutes by car
- Admission fee
- Adults: 1,200 yen, high school students: 700 yen, junior high school students or younger: Free
- Open
- 9:00～17:00
- Holiday
- Open 7 days a week
553-2, Setoda, Setoda-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Check Location on Map
Shimanami-Kaido on a Bicycle
Taking a bike rideRENTAL BIKE
Enjoy taking a bike ride along the Setouchi Shimanami Road! The “Trans-Seto Inland Sea Bike Road” is Japan’s first bike path, through which bikers are able to get across the strait. To allow the bikers to fully enjoy the 70-kilometer path across the sea, connecting various islands rich in history and culture (from Imabari City’s cycling terminal “Sunrise Itoyama” to Onomichi Port (Onomichi Ekimae Kowan Parking Space (Onomichi Station Port Parking Space)), the municipal offices located along the Shimanami Road offer bicycle rental services.
Model Course
A model course
from Mukaishima to Ikuchijima
Onomichi -> Mukaishima -> Ikuchijima -> Onomichi
A model course
around Ikuchijima
Onomichi -> around Ikuchijima -> Onomichi
A model course
directly to Imabari
From Onomichi to Imabari