NEWS (#Onomichi)
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Book the tour to Tomonoura! Part. 2: Sea Kayaking to Abuto-Kannon Temple
This time, let me introduce one of the recommended tours to Tomonoura, sea kayaking to Abuto-kannon! The Abuto-Kannon was founded in the 16th century by Terumoto Mouri, a warlord of this area. The temple is a nationally important cultural property. I .... -
Book a Tour to Tomonoura! Part. 1: A Historic Town
My name is Pearl and I am a Hiroshima prefectural guide interpreter, living in the eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture. When you hear of Hiroshima, you probably think of famous World Heritage Sites such as the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine .... -
Tour Setoda with a Special Ticket!
Setoda is located on Ikuchijima, popular as an island of art, the third island from Onomichi. To get to Setoda, you can cycle along the famous Shimanami Kaido. But if you are short on time, we recommend this bargain ticket. It can be used for both a .... -
[1-Day Event: Sat. Feb. 3] Join Onomichi’s Biggest Mamemaki (Bean-Throwing)
The most famous temple in Onomichi is Senkoji Temple, famous for its cherry blossoms. But Saikokuji Temple is the most famous for its mamemaki (lucky bean-throwing) ritual. Every February 3, the day before the spring equinox, Setsubun is held (an eve .... -
[1-Day Event: Sat., Feb. 24] Run among Lemon Trees in Setoda (Onomichi)
When the harvest of Setoda’s specialty lemons reaches its peak, the Setoda Lemon Marathon will be held on February 24, 2024, passing through the island’s many lemon trees. The marathon has introduced a water supply system that eliminates .... -
[Ichirizuka-Shoes] Get Your Pair of Made-to-Order Leather Shoes in Onomichi!
Onomichi is full of small, charming shops. One of them is Ichirizuka Shoes, a cozy order-made shoe studio. ”Ichirizuka” referred to signs that were built every four kilometers along the major roadways of the 17th to mid-19th centuries(Edo period). In .... -
[1-Day Event: Sun., Jan. 21] Journey to a Remote Island in Onomichi to Join a Dine Bow Ritual
Want to experience a centuries-old ritual on a remote island? “Oyumi Shinji” [Divine Bow Ritual] is an annual ritual and intangible folk cultural property that will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Historical records mention that a pe .... -
Highly Recommended New Guesthouse for Onomichi Fans
Recommended for fans of Onomichi and architecture! After you fall in love with the small town of Onomichi, you’ll probably want to stay longer during your next visit. Last year, a guesthouse called Onotsute Building was opened by Onomichi Akiya ....
