Onomichi Trip Overview
Onomichi is a hilly, prospering port city in Hiroshima surrounded by the ocean and mountains, and is popular for its retro aspects. It is also known as a city of temples. You will visit 7 temples with beautiful scenery which you can see from the top of the hill.
You will then find yourself energized after the tour as you will be blessed for luck, long life, education and more! otomo guide will introduce how to pray at the temples and collect Goshuin, which is a unique stamp provided by each temple, from the temples. You will also visit Onomichi’s gorgeous scenic sites. Islands floating in the ocean called Tatobi (the beauty of multiple islands) is a special view. Let’s go on a trip to catch good luck with otomo guide!
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Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Onomichi, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
Onomichi is a hilly, prospering port city in Hiroshima surrounded by the ocean and mountains, and is popular for its retro aspects. It is also known as a city of temples. You will visit 7 temples with beautiful scenery which you can see from the top of the hill.
You will then find yourself energized after the tour as you will be blessed for luck, long life, education and more! otomo guide will introduce how to pray at the temples and collect Goshuin, which is a unique stamp provided by each temple, from the temples. You will also visit Onomichi’s gorgeous scenic sites. Islands floating in the ocean called Tatobi (the beauty of multiple islands) is a special view. Let’s go on a trip to catch good luck with otomo guide!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Jikoji Temple, 9-2 Nishitsuchido-cho, Onomichi 722-0032 Hiroshima Prefecture
Let’s start by climbing the hill from the shopping district! You will find a temple at the top. This is the beginning of collecting Goshuins and bracelets!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tenneiji Temple, 17-29 Higashitsuchido-cho, Onomichi 722-0033 Hiroshima Prefecture
You can pray for health at this temple. It is worth seeing statues of the group of 500 arhats nearly reaching the ceiling. Every single one has a different face.
Do not forget to check out the drawing on the ceiling.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Senkoji & Senkoji Park, 15-1 Higashitsuchidocho, Onomichi 722-0033 Hiroshima Prefecture
・Senkoji Temple: We will be climbing more stairs and heading to the temple at the top of the mountain! You will enjoy looking at various sites, such as the Red Hall and Tuzumi rock (a rock which makes a sound of a drum when it is hit), and learning an unusual method of worshipping. It is a popular spot for visitors to Onomichi.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Senkoji & Senkoji Park, 15-1 Higashitsuchidocho, Onomichi 722-0033 Hiroshima Prefecture
・Senkoji Park’s Observatory Deck: You are almost at the top of the mountain! The fabulous view, found only in the Seto Inland Sea, of many islands floating in the calm ocean which makes them look like mountains! Your breath will be taken away while looking at the scenery: Onomichi bridge, ocean-going ships, and houses on the hills. Let’s have lunch while looking at the beautiful scenery.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Daisan-ji Temple, 1-11-11 Nagae, Onomichi 722-0046 Hiroshima Prefecture
・Taisanji Temple: A must-visit power spot if you have a wish. After you finish worshipping, try picking up the Jizo (a guardian deity of children made from stone). It is been told that if it feels light, your wish will come true but if it feels heavy, your wish won’t come true. Please try!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saikokuji Temple, 29-27 Nishikubocho, Onomichi 722-0044 Hiroshima Prefecture
A temple dedicated to the guardian of strong legs as shown in the symbol of big straw slippers at the Niomon Gate.
People visit this temple to pray for healthy legs; therefore, offer a straw slipper, and your feet will take you anywhere you would like to go!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jyodo Shrine, 20-28 Higashikubo-cho, Onomichi 722-0043 Hiroshima Prefecture
・Jodoji Temple: After going past the beautiful view on the Sunset Path, you will arrive at the gorgeous red main hall. Don’t forget to look at the Two-Storied Multi-treasure Pagoda which is one of Japan’s top 3 pagodas and a national treasure.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kairyu-ji Temple, 22-8 Higashikubocho, Onomichi 722-0043 Hiroshima Prefecture
We are at the last temple of the “7-Temple tour”! For those who have collected all the Goshuins from the temples will receive a “Fulfillment of your dreams” stamp and also get a present that will make the Goshuins into a wall scroll!
Duration: 15 minutes
