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Onomichi

Chugoku (中国)
JR Accessible

Charming hillside port town and starting point of the Shimanami Kaido cycling route across islands to Shikoku.

🏔️ Adventure🏯 Culture & History🍜 Food & Dining🌿 Nature
Best seasons:SpringAutumn

Highlights

Shimanami Kaido cycling
Temple Walk
Onomichi Ramen
Senko-ji Temple & Ropeway
Cat Alley

Crowd Levels by Month

Plan your visit around crowd levels

JanVery Low
FebVery Low
MarLow
AprModerate
MayModerate
JunLow
JulModerate
AugModerate
SepLow
OctModerate
NovModerate
DecVery Low
Quiet
Moderate
Busy

Where to Stay

Recommended areas based on your travel style

Onomichi hillside

Atmospheric old town with temple walks and sea views

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Reservation Tips

Rent bikes for Shimanami Kaido at the terminal — reserve online in peak season.