Senkoji Temple and Park

Visit the landmark Senkoji Temple on top of Senkojiyama Ropeway in Onomichi. This temple is a significant and famous temple in Onomichi, located in the southeast of Hiroshima Prefecture, surrounded by calm seas and mountains facing the Seto Inland Sea. How to get to Senkoji Temple: Simply take a local train from Hiroshima Station for about an hour to JR Onomichi Station. 1. Take a taxi from JR Onomichi Station. The taxi fare to the top of the mountain is about 800-1,000 yen. It's worth it if you come with a group. 2. Take a bus from Onomichi Station and get off at Nagae-guchi stop. 3. Walk from JR Onomichi Station. Turn left without crossing the street, then walk into the alley by the pedestrian bridge. Walk straight a bit more to enter the park area, then: 3.1 Start walking from Senkoji Park. Along the way, you will see stones engraved with ancient poems. This path is a bit steep. 3.2 Take the ropeway to enjoy the view from the top of Senkojiyama. It takes only 3 minutes. Ropeway operating hours: 09:00-17:15 (extended hours during weekends and cherry blossom festivals). Open all year round. Highlights along the park include cherry blossom viewing spots at high points where you can see beautiful scenery both up and down the mountain. The park itself has a tower for high-angle views, offering a wide and beautiful view of the Onomichi River's curve. Senkoji Temple and Park Address: 15-1 Higashitsuchido-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima Operating hours: Open all the time Holidays: No holidays Admission fee: Free