Japan's hillside cat town by the sea 🐱 Onomichi: temple walks, cat alleys, retro cafés

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Japan's hillside cat town by the sea 🐱 Onomichi: temple walks, cat alleys, retro cafés — and the ga

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Explore Onomichi, a charming hillside town by the Seto Inland Sea, known for its temple walks, cat alleys, retro cafés, and as the starting point for the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.

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Onomichi
town · Onomichi
Onomichi is a hilly port city in southwest Honshu, Japan. It’s known for the Temple Walk, a network of paths connecting 25 temples. In the east, Jōdo-ji Temple has painted screens and the ornate Taho-to Pagoda. A cable car runs to a park atop of Mt. Senkōji, where there are views of spring cherry blossoms from iconic Senkō-ji Temple. Onomichi City Museum of Art has a collection of paintings by international artists.
Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
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Neko no Hosomichi
Hiking area · Onomichi
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A tiny lane filled with cat art and real cats lounging in the sun. It's a charming spot to wander and enjoy the feline residents.
Cat Alley (Neko no Hosomichi), 19-26 Higashitsuchidocho, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0033, Japan
- Cats of Neko no Hosomichi — Real cats often found lounging and napping along the Neko no Hosomichi alley, adding to the town's charm.
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Senkoji Temple
Buddhist temple
4.4 (3,045)Open · until 5 PM
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A historic temple located on a hillside, offering panoramic views of Onomichi and the Seto Inland Sea.
Senkou Temple, 15-1 Higashitsuchidocho, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0033, Japan
- Rooftop and Inland Sea View — From the top of the ropeway or Senkoji Temple, you get a breathtaking vista of Onomichi's traditional rooftops, the Seto Inland Sea, and the bridges connecting the islands.
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Onomichi Ropeway
Mountain cable car · Onomichi
4.2 (3,439)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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The ropeway provides an easy ascent up to Senkoji Temple, offering stunning views of rooftops tumbling down to an island-dotted sea.
Senkoji Temple Mountain Ropeway Base Station, 1 Chome-3-3 Nagae, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0046, Japan
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Onomichi Shopping Arcade
Tourist attraction · Onomichi
4.1 (888)Closed
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An old shopping arcade featuring indie cafés and famous ramen shops, where Onomichi moves at its own slow pace.
Onomichi Hondori Shopping Arcade, 2 Chome-10-3 Tsuchido, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0035, Japan
- Retro Cafés — The shopping arcade is home to charming retro cafés, perfect for a relaxed break and soaking in the town's unique atmosphere.
- Onomichi Ramen — The shopping arcade is known for its famous ramen shops, offering a taste of the local specialty.
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Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route
cycling-route
- Shimanami Kaido Cycling — Rent a bike in Onomichi and embark on the Shimanami Kaido, a scenic route that takes you across bridges and islands, offering stunning coastal views.