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Onomichi Temple Walk and Old Town 尾道

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Onomichi Temple Walk and Old Town today

  • What it is: A hillside port town of lanes, cats and old temples above the Onomichi Channel. The Temple Walk links some 25 temples, including Senko-ji with its town-wide view.
  • Getting there: From JR Onomichi Station, walk east along the shopping arcades; the Senko-ji Ropeway lower station is a short bus hop or about 15 minutes on foot.
  • Hours: Streets open any time. Temple halls and the ropeway run in the daytime; check times locally.
  • Admission: Walking the lanes and most temple grounds is free; the ropeway is paid.
  • Tip: Ride the 3-minute ropeway up to Senko-ji Park and walk down via the Path of Literature, Senko-ji and Jodo-ji. Allow about four hours for the full course.
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Cherry blossoms at Senko-ji Park in early April; hydrangeas at Jimyo-ji in June

Checked against: Onomichi model course – Dive! Hiroshima · Senkō-ji (Onomichi) – Wikipedia. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Onomichi Temple Walk and Old Town on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.