Onomichi

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Facts & Figures

Right now more than 148,000 people living in Onomichi. The city covers an area of 284 square kilometre. The city is known for its famous Ramen dish. This seaport town is not the most popular tourist destination, but it has many beautiful temples, shrines and monuments to offer. Since 2004 I have traveled nearly every year to Japan. The rail pass made my life easier to discover all those amazing places in my favorite country.
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History

Onomichi City was founded in 1898. Many famous authors like Takahashi Gen'ichirō, Hayashi Fumiko and Shiga Naoya called Onomichi their home.

Sightseeing spots

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Historical Temple Walk - this walk is including 25 temples

Senko-ji Temple - historic Japanese temple founded in 806

Onomichi Literature Museum - displays work of famous writers like Hayashi Fumiko

Shimanami Kaido - bridge connection to Shikoku

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

April

Onomichi Minato Festival (4th Saturday and Sunday)
A festival to celebrate Hirayama Kakuzaemon who was responsible for openning the Onomichi Port.

July

Sumiyoshi Fireworks Festival (end of July to the beginning of August)
The festival is dating back to the middle of the Edo period. You will see thousands of fireworks in order to wish for safety of sea traffic and prosperity of business.

November

Betcha Festival (1st to 3rd)
On this day Shrine parishioners frightening and chasing children in the town with wearing 3 different kind of masks.