Top Things to do in Onomichi
Top Restaurants in Onomichi
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Onomichi, Chugoku
Discover the best top things to do in Onomichi, Japan including Shimanami Rental Bike - Shimanami Japan, Saikokuji Temple, Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art, Innoshima Bridge, Mt. Senkoji Ropeway, Senkoji & Senkoji Park, Tenneiji Temple, Ikuchi Bridge, Mukaishima, Neko no Hosomichi.
Restaurants in Onomichi
1. Shimanami Rental Bike - Shimanami Japan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Rental fee and deposit are advance payment. There will be no refund even if you return the bike earlier than planned. Deposit will be paid back only when you return the bike at the same terminal you rent. ～About electric powered bike～ Electric powered bike is only for adult. Neither one way nor two days straight rental is allowed. Electric powered bike is only available at Onomichi Harbor, Setoda Tourist Information Center and Setoda Sunset Beach. ～Important information concerning the rental bikes～ Be sure to return your bicycle within the terminal business hours. If bicycles or any of their accessories are damaged, stolen, or lost, you will be required to reimburse us.. No responsibility will be taken for accidents, theft, or other incidents that are not the fault of the business operator. Shimanami Japan has concluded an accident insurance contract with an insurance company.
Reviewed By TimFP
We booked our bicycles one month in advance online and had no problems securing a reservation (this was in late November). We got decent new cross city bikes. Please check your bikes as some of the bikes can have problems with gears, seat adjustment etc. The staff at the Onomichi bike rental shop was helpful but did not speak much english. We were given some instructions to read and filled up some forms before we were off with our bikes. The bikes come with bicycle locks. Helmet rental is at a separate charge and is optional. For hassle free cycling, we arranged for our hotel in Onomichi to forward our main luggage to our hotel in Matsuyama the next day using a 3rd party Takkyubin service provider. We carried a small day pack for our 1 overnight stay in Omishima. Please note that same day luggage delivery is possible only for selected accommodations within the cycling route. Our itinerary was as follows First day we visited Onomichi->Mukoujima->Innoshima->Ikuchijima (visit Kosanji temple museum)-> Omishima (overnight) On the second day Visit Oyamamizumi shrine,ryokan dropped us off at Sakari Port for ferry ride to bunny island with bikes-> return to Omishima-> Hakata -> Oshima-> Imabari. The route is easy to follow (just look for the blue lines) and the elevations are carefully managed. The ride is not technical at all but some physical conditioning is advised as the route is long (we clocked around 96km mileage with some other small detours or stops). For those who are not entirely comfortable cycling on the roads (especially when there is heavy traffic), there are additional paths parallel to the official cycling route in large stretches on which you can also cycle. In terms of scenery, there is a mix of coastal views, soft industry and citrus orchards. There are restrooms, convenience stores, cafes/restaurants and/or rest stops interspersed along the route. I felt that 2 days was just about right for the trip. Any less and you will probably not be able to do any meaningful sightseeing.
2. Saikokuji Temple
3. Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Hirayama Ikuo was born in Setoda-chō, Hiroshima Prefecture in 1930 (in the fifth year of the Showa Era) where he spent his childhood in the region richly endowed with nature. Mystical tide and ultramarine oceans of the island had strong influence over his mind. We could say his sensibility was gained by the environment. Hirayama Ikuo survived atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. Though he suffered the aftereffects of radiation, he produced a series of paintings depicting the introduction of Buddhism to Japan to longing for peace. In search of roots of Japanese culture influenced by Buddhism, his inspiration spread across time and space toward Silk Road where eastern and western cultures was interacted. His travel and researches in tracing Buddhist monk Xuanzang whose footstep expanded eastward stretched over 350,000km. Campaigning for the preservation and restoration of the world's cultural heritage, he earnestly worked on so called the "Red Cross Spirit for Cultural Heritage" whiles his busy schedule. Prayer for peace might serve as the driving force for all those works. A variety of Hirayama Ikuo's work are displayed at as part of the museum's collection including his childhood paintings, sketches, rough copies, late year works. Hirayama Ikuo said "I was greatly influenced by the culture of Seto Inland Sea". We hope you find those sprits in our museum. At the end, we wish our museum offer information about culture and the arts. We also aim to provide children responsible for the next generation with an emotional richness. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.
4. Innoshima Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
The Innoshima Bridge was my favorite of them all while cycling the Shimanami Kaido. This one had a bike path under the bridge which I found to be unique and exciting. It was neat how you had a path just for bikes, pedestrians, and mopeds built under the road. You get great views from this bridge as well like the others. This was the last bridge for me as I ended in Onomichi.
5. Mt. Senkoji Ropeway
6. Senkoji & Senkoji Park
7. Tenneiji Temple
8. Ikuchi Bridge
9. Mukaishima
10. Neko no Hosomichi
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