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Onomichi · Chugoku
Chugoku · 中国
Onomichi
A hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea and the mainland starting point of the Shimanami Kaido — a seventy-kilometer cycling route that crosses six islands on dedicated bike lanes to reach Shikoku.
- Best seasons
- Spring · Autumn
- JR Pass covers
- Yes
- Interests
- Adventure · Culture & History · Food & Dining · Nature
Highlights
What to see and do.
- Shimanami Kaido cycling
- Temple Walk
- Onomichi Ramen
- Senko-ji Temple & Ropeway
- Cat Alley
When to go
Crowd levels by month.
Vermillion density shows how crowded the city feels each month. Darker cells mean more tourists and higher prices.
JanVery low
FebVery low
MarLow
AprModerate
MayModerate
JunLow
JulModerate
AugModerate
SepLow
OctModerate
NovModerate
DecVery low
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to consider.
Onomichi hillside
Atmospheric old town with temple walks and sea views
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Book ahead
Reservations that matter.
Rent bikes for Shimanami Kaido at the terminal — reserve online in peak season.