Things to do in Onomichi

Senkoji Park

Behind Onomichi Station, from the top of Senkoji Mountain at an altitude of 144.2 meters to the mountainside, there is an open place for viewing cherry blossoms, which is Senkoji Park. There are nearly 10,000 cherry trees in the park, including weeping cherry trees, sakura cherry trees, and someiyoshino cherry trees. The scenery is very charming during the cherry blossom season. In addition, the park also has facilities such as the Municipal Museum of Art, Literature Path, and amusement parks. The observation deck on the top of the mountain can also overlook the street scene of Onomichi and the island scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.

Roadside station Mihara Shinmei-no-sato

Senkou-ji Temple

Miroku no sato

Kousanji Temple

This is a beautiful temple, built in 1936, it hosts art exhibitions and some cultural events.

Senkoji Temple Mountain Ropeway

You can take the cable car to the observatory, where you can see the scenery in the distance.

The Hill Of Hope

The Hill Of Hope is a white marble garden spanning thousands of square meters, with "family bonds" as its design theme. The works in the garden are all by the world-renowned sculptor Kazuuto Kuetani, and the marble used was excavated from the Carrara region in Italy, where Kuetani's studio is located, and shipped to Japan in containers. The Hill Of Hope is located high on the island, where you can overlook the enchanting views of the Seto Inland Sea. In this land of white sculptures, you will feel as if you are in a surreal white palace. There is an all-white cafe in The Hill Of Hope, allowing everyone to clear their minds and enjoy the tranquility brought by the pure white surroundings. This cafe is built of marble, making it novel and unique.

Cat Alley (Neko no Hosomichi)

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Universal Studios Japan

Here you'll find not only heart-pounding attractions themed around Hollywood blockbuster movies, but also live shows featuring popular cartoon characters—fun for everyone from kids to adults! This is home to the world's first Nintendo theme park, where you can immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! Here we have holiday-exclusive parades and float tours! Everyone here is the star—join the passionate parade, ignite your excitement together, and feel full of energy! Located in OsakaUniversal Studios Japan("Universal Studios Japan") is one of the Universal Studios theme parks. It opened in 2001 and is a classic and wonderful world of fun in the hearts of many visitors. Its design is similar to Universal Studios Orlando in the United States, and it features popular areas such as "Jurassic Park," "Hollywood," and "Waterworld." With more than 60 fun attractions, you can keep playing and exploring all day long. Universal Studios JapanThere are also much-loved themed IP areas such as "Super Nintendo World (Mario/Super Mario)", "Minions", and "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Whether you're having fun interacting with the Minions, racing through the Mario Kart adventure, or weaving through the magical world of Hogwarts, these are all wonderfully unforgettable experiences. △The Nintendo area is a collaboration between Nintendo andUniversal Studios JapanThe world's first Nintendo theme park, jointly built, features the globally popular Super Mario as its main character. It offers a 1:1 ultra-realistic recreation of Bowser's Castle, Princess Peach's Castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom from the game, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! △"Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" and "Freeze Ray Sliders" pull you into the Minions' gigantic chaos and whip up a heatwave! A huge swarm of Minions is running wild and turning everything upside down in every street, alley, and corner! In the joyful and boisterous Minion Park, every visitor can't help but join in the mischievous mayhem! △Welcome to the magnificent area—The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, which faithfully recreates the world of the Harry Potter™ stories with overwhelming scale and meticulous attention to every detail. The towering Hogwarts™ castle stands tall, and in front of it lies the vast Hogsmeade™ where wizards live, along with many ride attractions and various shops. Here, you can step into "that world" from the films, as if everything is happening right before your eyes.

Senkoji Peak Observatory