Onomichi Travel Guide

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Senkoji Temple Zodiac

Senkoji Temple Zodiac, Onomichi

 heywinks Says:  The 12 zodiac animals at Senkoji Temple: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog & pig. 

At Mt. Senkoji

At Mt. Senkoji, Onomichi

 heywinks Says:  At the top Mt. Senkoji is where the main temple is located, Senkoji Temple. It is here where there is a bell at the Kyoonro (amazing sound tower) that is rung during a midnight ceremony during New Year's. It is here where you can make a prayer/wish to your zodiac sign. It is... 

For all you shoe historians

For all you shoe historians, Onomichi

 heywinks Says:  Saikokuji Temple is in honor of the straw sandals. Straw sandals of all sizes are hung at the entrance of the temple. It is believed that this temple was built by a priest,Gyoki. 

Temple Path

Temple Path, Onomichi

 heywinks Says:  This is how the temple path looks like. Follow the white stoned path & it will take you to the various temples along the tour. 

Komyoji Temple

Komyoji Temple, Onomichi

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Dragon Pine Tree

Dragon Pine Tree, Onomichi

 heywinks Says:  Visit the Dragon Pine Tree, a long twisting pine tree that resembles a dragon. 

Compare your hand with a sumo's hand

Compare your hand with a sumo's hand, Onomichi

 heywinks Says:  At Komyoji Temple you can compare your handprint size with the handsize of the 12th sumo wrestler. Along the path of the temple tour there are other sumo handprints as well. 

Making Buddhas

Making Buddhas, Onomichi

 heywinks Says:  Want to make a buddha? Well, you can only make a clay version here at Jikoji Temple, the 1st temple on your temple tour. And it only costs 500yen. An instructor will help you with the buddha making if you have any questions. 

Start temple touring

Start temple touring, Onomichi

 heywinks Says:  From JR Onomichi Station, start walking towards the start of the temple tour. A map of the tour can be found in Onomichi Station & although most of the information is in Japanese, names of the temples are in both Japanese & English. It will take at least 1 1/2 hrs to tour... 

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How to get to Onomichi by JR

How to get to Onomichi by JR, Onomichi

 heywinks Says:  Onomichi is in Hiroshima Prefecture. If you are coming from the West (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji, etc) you will reach JR Onomichi Station before you reach JR Hiroshima Station. If you want to get to Onomichi from Hiroshima, you can take a 60 min limousine bus from... 

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Onomichi Shopping Street: Shopping Arcade

Onomichi Shopping Street: Shopping Arcade, Onomichi

 heywinks Says:  Onomichi Shopping Street is the covered shopping arcade that sells local crafts/souvenirs, clothing, daily goods, stationary, etc. This shopping street is about a 4-5 min walk from JR Onomichi Station. 

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 Onomichi is a hidden gem located in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a spot many visitors to Japan miss, and because of this your visit to Onomichi will be one where you can view Japanese temples & savor... 

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 We spent a fun few hours in Onomichi, having driven across the Shimanami highway from Ehime. It's impressive for its slopes, and the winding streets heading up the hills, with temples mixed in around... 

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 I can see the sea. I can see the sea. Onomichi's sea... Fumiko Hayashi.. 

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