[2025 Onomichi Attraction] Travel Guide for Senkoji Park (Updated Feb)

Japan's niche destination [Cat City] The choice was made to the end of the road because there is a famous cat trail. Come to this cat-civilized city, be sure to check it out. The cat trail is in the thousand Below the Temple of Light, you can take the cable car to the mountain and look at the panoramic view of the Onomichi. When the weather is good, you can see the small islands in the world's most beautiful bicycle lanes (up to 4), and walk to the Chikaji Temple in 15 minutes from Onomichi Station. If you go down the mountain, you will see the signboard when you go to the middle of the mountain. Before going to the brain, you can make up a lot of things here, but you didn't expect the cat to do so. . . enthusiasm. . . Just stepping on the first step, flying in the distance to a screaming cat, I want to take a photo, he said nothing to jump on my leg, and then. . . I didn't dare to move, and when I got to my legs, I couldn't help but hold him down before I got out. In addition to these safe, wild little cats on the cat trail, there are many cafs, cat museums and art galleries along the way. Here, most stores are forbidden to take pictures, the store is left on the table, enjoy the small notes of leisure time, lazy to stay for a long time, teasing the cat to see the sea view, eating handmade toast is really a place for this one. Urban poisoning.

Late August in Onomichi brings the unique enthusiasm and vitality of summer. Stepping into Senkoji Park, you are greeted by a refreshing sea breeze and lush greenery, instantly dispelling the fatigue of the scorching heat. This trip not only offers magnificent scenery but also allows me to deeply appreciate the unique charm of Japanese culture and history. Summer Scenery of Senkoji Park Senkoji Park in summer has a particularly vibrant feel. Walking up the park's paths, the dense trees form a natural green canopy, with sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating a picturesque scene. Standing on the observation deck, your gaze is instantly drawn to the expansive view of Onomichi city and the Seto Inland Sea, the majestic landscape of mountains and sea is truly irresistible for photography. What left the deepest impression on me was the sunset. When the golden sunlight slants across the entire sea surface, the waves sparkle with the wind, as if the warmth of the entire summer is melted into this scene. This moment is really worth quietly appreciating, as if even time slows down. Cultural Depth of Senkoji: A Historic and Miraculous Temple The history of Senkoji can be traced back over 1200 years, founded by the great monk Kobo Daishi Kukai, it is one of the symbols of Onomichi. Entering Senkoji, the solemn atmosphere of the main hall immediately makes one feel the beauty of traditional Japanese religious architecture. This place is not just a tourist attraction, but also a place for spiritual tranquility. What is special is that Senkoji is an important site on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The Shikoku Pilgrimage is a famous pilgrimage route in Japan, consisting of 88 temples. Pilgrims, dressed in white and holding staffs, walk to each temple to pray for inner peace and blessings. As an extra site on the pilgrimage, Senkoji attracts many practitioners and travelers. I happened to meet a pilgrim here, and after chatting with him for a while, he said that each temple has a different spiritual energy, and Senkoji feels particularly warm and inclusive. There is also a special wishing spot in the temple, the "Tamaki" hanging on the cliff. It is filled with various wooden wishing plaques, each recording people's wishes or gratitude. Standing in front of the Tamaki, the mountain breeze gently sways the wishing plaques, the tinkling sound is particularly calming, as if all wishes can be conveyed to the heavens and earth. Slow Life in the Alleys of Onomichi Descending from Senkoji, I chose the famous "Onomichi Slope", a path full of retro nostalgia, with traditional Japanese houses on both sides, bamboo blinds hanging by the windows, and a few quiet cafes and craft shops in the alleys. Occasionally, you can encounter Onomichi's signature cats, lazily lying by the roadside, not afraid of people at all, becoming the cutest scenery in the alleys. I also had a summer matcha ice smoothie at a teahouse by the roadside, the slightly sweet and refreshing taste was really perfect for such an afternoon. The shop owner shared many local stories of Onomichi with me, such as the wishing secrets of Senkoji and the origin of Onomichi ramen, giving me a deeper understanding of this city. Travel Tips Best Time: It is recommended to go up the mountain around 3 or 4 PM, to avoid the midday heat and catch the beautiful sunset. Transportation: Taking the cable car up the mountain is the most convenient option, with great scenery along the way; choose to walk down to slowly experience the charm of Onomichi's alleys. Notes: Remember to bring a bottle of water and comfortable shoes, the small paths around Senkoji require some walking to fully appreciate its charm. This summer trip really made me deeply feel the unique beauty of Senkoji Park, not only the magnificent scenery but also the profound cultural heritage and relaxing city atmosphere. I hope this sharing can give you some inspiration, if you have the chance, you must come here to walk around and feel the warmth and tranquility of this city!

Senkoji Temple in Hiroshima is like a hidden gem in the world. Every cherry blossom season, the temple is shrouded in pink clouds. The cherry blossoms at Senkoji Temple are in full bloom, and when the wind blows, the petals fall like snow, paving a pink flower path. The ancient temple buildings are even more simple and quiet against the backdrop of cherry blossoms, like a beautiful Japanese painting, and every step is a romantic encounter. When the fireworks festival comes, Senkoji Temple is another charming sight. Brilliant fireworks bloom in the night sky, and colorful lights shine on the flying eaves of the temple. The gorgeous fireworks and the quiet ancient temple are intertwined, and together with the cheering crowd around, they form the most vibrant celebration. Here, tradition and excitement are perfectly integrated, and the charm of Senkoji Temple in Hiroshima is fully displayed in cherry blossoms and fireworks.

#traveldiaries Senkoji is a very interesting place.It's an excellent temple and the view of it is beautiful.There may not be much historical enjoyment because of the atmosphere similar to that of a commercial facility. It is a steep road from the parking lot to Chikoji Temple.There are many stairs and steep slopes, so you need to be careful. But it's a fun place.How about hiting the rock?

Located in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, this accommodation is a renovated 80-year-old house that offers a unique experience of only accommodating one group of guests per day. In addition to accommodation, there is also a café, which is a comfortable space combining tradition and modernity. The accommodation environment is quiet and elegant, full of wabi-sabi aesthetic design elements, giving people a warm and textured feeling. It is not far from JR Onomichi Station, about 5 minutes by taxi. If you drive by yourself, you can also use the nearby free parking space. The public holiday of the accommodation is every Monday, and the first and third Tuesday of each month. In Onomichi City, you can also experience other various tourist activities, such as taking a cable car to Senkoji Park, visiting Onomichi City Art Museum, or taking a boat tour on Onomichi Suido. Onomichi is a place full of historical and cultural charm. Whether it is strolling in the ancient streets or exploring the surrounding natural scenery, there are many attractions worth visiting.

If you want to overlook the entire city of Onomichi, Senkoji Temple is the best spot. The observation deck here is also very creative, with one half spiraling upwards and the other half going straight up and down. You can choose the path you prefer. The view from here is absolutely stunning in the summer. The photos taken under the blue sky and white clouds turn out very well. As for Senkoji Temple itself, I only took pictures of two places: one is this pile of little monks in the temple, which seems to be where people buy little monk statues to make wishes, and the other is the large Kannon statue. It appears that the main deity worshipped at Senkoji Temple is Kannon. Halfway down the mountain, there is the famous Cat Alley. This path initially had lucky cat stones placed along it, and it gradually evolved into a path filled with lucky cat stones, hence the name Cat Alley. However, this path is actually quite dilapidated because the surrounding houses seem uninhabited, and many are almost ruins. Although Cat Alley is named after the lucky cat stones, there are actually real cats living here. Today, I encountered three of them, plus one more at the top of the mountain, making a total of four. Onomichi itself is also a city of cats, and if the weather isn't too hot, the chances of encountering cats on the mountain are higher. Senkoji Temple is about a 15-minute walk from Onomichi Station towards the shopping street. You can choose to take the cable car up or walk up. A one-way ticket costs 500 yen, and a round trip costs 700 yen. I personally recommend taking the cable car up and walking down, so you can also explore Cat Alley on the way down. Additionally, there are few shades on the mountain in summer, so make sure to take sun protection measures.

It takes about 10 minutes to climb the stairs from the top of Senkoji Park to reach Senkoji Temple. Along the way, you'll see the triple-storey building built by Ashikaga Yoshiakira and the Cat Alley, and from the top you can get a panoramic view of Onomichi, so although the stairs are tiring, it's a view that's definitely worth seeing. ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Location: Senkoji Park Address: 15-1 Higashidocho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Access: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Onomichi Station Parking: Available (600 yen per day) ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥୨୧ #China Tourism #Hiroshima #Hiroshima Tourism #Onomichi #Temple Tour

After finishing my trip to Hiroshima with my friends at the end of January, I went sightseeing by myself in several small cities near Hiroshima! Kure City, where Japanese warships were built in the past >Onomichi City, famous for its local ramen and pudding >Fukuyama City, where Fukuyama Castle and the Retro Technology + Tea Museum are located >Saijo Station, where Hiroshima's famous brewery town is located! It may be a little too small to fly to from Korea, but I visited a lot of places with unique and delicious restaurants that are perfect for completing side quests on a day trip while visiting Hiroshima. I'll write about my memorable experiences in each area~~ Kure City is a city where Japanese warships were built, and there are several museums where the history of warships is described in detail! It's a place where you can see the history of Kure City, where warships were built, the types of warships, and even the inside of warships in detail, so it seems like a good place to go for history or military-related things. There is a Chinese restaurant called (Chinraiken珍来軒) where you can eat Chinese cold noodles. The cold noodles and shumai there are incredibly delicious. I highly recommend visiting this place when you visit Kure! The next place we went to was Onomichi, a smaller city near the beach. It was a quiet and cozy city where you could often see small transport ships and oyster mining ships! I highly recommend trying the famous Onomichi ramen and Onomichi pudding, and as a tourist attraction, I recommend Senkoji Park, which you can go up by cable car! I think it would be best to go up and see the peak, and then go down and see a traditional Japanese temple and cat alley!ㅎㅎ Fukuyama City was a city with an ambiguous and unique landscape where if you go up from the station, you will immediately see a residential area, and if you go down, you will see a city! The most memorable things were the museum where retro machines and cars were on display, and Fukuyama Castle! Also, Fukuyama is famous for sea bream, so I ate a lot of teppo at a bar!ㅎㅎ On the last day, I like sake, so I wanted to visit a sake brewery, so I went to Saijo Station. It was only 30 minutes away from Hiroshima Airport, so I spent the day before returning home, and after hearing about the various manufacturing processes at the brewery and tasting the sake, I bought all three bottles because there were three delicious sakesㅎㅎㅎ (The sake brand was Kamotsuru!) While going around the various areas around Hiroshima, my feet were tired, but my eyes and mouth were very happy. This trip made me realize that, aside from the big cities of Japan, if you explore a little more, you can find a wider variety of regions and taste a wider variety of foods. Next time, I want to visit small cities near popular cities like Fukuoka or Shizuoka. I recommend that you all go on various trips to Japan!! #Hiroshima #Travel near Hiroshima #Solo travel #Hiroshima restaurants #Museum #Travel to small Japanese cities #Brewery

#cherryblossom2024 View from above To best appreciate the views of Senkoji Park, you need to climb to the top of the mountain of the same name, where the Senko-ji Temple is located. If you are not ready to climb, you can use the cable car or funicular, which will quickly take you to the top. During the ascent of 361 meters, amazing views await you. Senkoji Park is beautiful at any time of the year, but especially in spring, when 10,000 sakura trees bloom. Recommended Visit Lovers' Corner — a small park where there is a red sculpture in the shape of a heart Sit in the French cafe Petit Anon with magnificent views and delicious food How to get there You can get there by train, and then walk or take a taxi. Take the Shinkansen high-speed train from Hiroshima Station to Fukuyama Station, and then transfer to the JR Sanyo line to Onomichi. A pleasant walk from there to the park will take 20 minutes. Literary Road One of the most popular attractions of Senkoji is the Literary Trail. There are stones with the names of famous poets on it, including Fumiko Hayashi, Matsuo Basho and Naoi Shiga. Pilgrimage of film fans Nobuhiko Obayashi, director of 40 films, was born in Onomichi in 1938. Native places appear in many of his films. Especially devoted fans arrange pilgrimages to temples and shrines, which are shown in the paintings of Obayashi.