NEWS (#Onomichi)
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【Special Tour: Mon., Jan. 8】Seven-Temple Tour with Fire-walking Ritual Event! (Onomichi)
Would you like to join us for a tour of seven temples in Onomichi in the New Year? This Seven-Temple Tour is organized by the Onomichi Tourist Association and offered throughout the year. There are 25 temples in the town of Onomichi , and you will vi .... -
[Sat., Jan. 13 & 27] Visit a Fish Market in Onomichi
I highly recommend visiting this local fish market!Anyone interested is welcome to join the Onomichi Kensui Asaichi fish market! The market has been held twice a month since 2023. Fresh seafood is on sale, as well as sashimi, grilled fish, fried fish .... -
Take the Ropeway, See the First Sunrise in 2024, and Get a Special Calendar! (Onomichi)
Are you looking for a spot to see the year’s first sunrise?If you are staying near Onomichi, the top of Mt. Senkoji is the best view. From here, you can get a panoramic view of Onomichi and its channel, famous as a first-sunrise viewing spot th .... -
[1-Day Event: Mon., Jan. 8] Fire-walking Ritual in Onomichi
If you are staying in Japan around the New Year, visit a shrine or temple. On Hatsumoude, residents of Japan visit nearby shrines and temples at some point on or following New Year’s Day. We do this to say our thanks for a safe and successful l .... -
Buy Handmade Candles During Candle Night in Sera at Hana no Mori
For all the candle lovers! At Candle Night in Sera, works by popular candle artists active mainly in Hiroshima and Okayama are now on sale. Candles, aroma waxes, and sachets are on offer and all were carefully and individually handmade. Enjoy the wor .... -
[Dec. 9–10] Monitors Wanted for a BOZU Experience in Onomichi
Good news for those interested in Zen Buddhism and staying in Onomichi! The “BOZU* Experience” is an engaging tour at a temple in Onomichi that Meji, a new company, will offer. (*Bozu means “monk in training” in Japanese. On .... -
Find a Local Fresh Produce Market to Try!
If you are staying at a self-catering facility and looking for local ingredients, look for information about direct sales markets run by local fishing and farming cooperatives. I highly recommend it! For example, the local fishing cooperative on Muka .... -
[December Only] Enjoy healthy veggie dishes with a discount!
Zenna-an is perfect for you if you want to relax or eat healthy veggie dishes. Zenna-an is located on hillside in Onomichi, just a 10-minute walk from Onomichi Station. Zen(禅） and Miwako(美和子） run the restaurant, and “Zenna-an（禅和庵）” is a p ....
