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Onomichi Station, Saikoku Temple, Senkō Temple and more — 6 places you can visit, in Hiroshima. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 6

Onomichi Station

Hiroshima Start here

A Sanyo Line station facing the Onomichi channel.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Saikoku Temple

Hiroshima

An Onomichi temple with giant straw sandals hung at its gate.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 24 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
ぽんのみち

Senkō Temple

Hiroshima

A temple on the hillside above Onomichi, looking down over the channel.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
ぽんのみち

Jodoji Temple

Hiroshima

An Onomichi temple said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku, with a National Treasure main hall.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 29 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
ぽんのみち

Onomichi Higashi High School

Hiroshima

A prefectural high school in Onomichi.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 30 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here

Jodojiyama Lookout

Hiroshima

A lookout in Hiroshima.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 34 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
anitora5050 — ぽんのみち 「浄土寺山展望台」

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