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About Onomichi

A hilly port city in southwestern Japan, Onomichi has long attracted outdoorsy travellers and culture aficionados. Just over an hour from Hiroshima and Okayama, it’s a lively waterside destination for a holiday as a couple or with family and friends. There’s a small choice of excellent accommodation options to choose from, and we're excited to see new spots opening up with increasing frequency. Our list of the best places to stay in Onomichi highlights a trendy warehouse conversion for design-minded adventurers.

Onomichi's main attraction is the Temple Walk, which connected 25 ancient temples, including the iconic Senkō-ji Temple, the Jōdo-ji Temple and the ornate Taho-to Temple. You'll discover no shortage of panoramic views — if you’re willing to make the climb! Mount Senkōji is superb, and can be accessed by cable car if you’re less keen to hike or mountain bike up the hill. Mount Shirataki and Mount Takami are also long-standing favourites. Back in town, the Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art is well worth visiting, as is the recently regenerated waterfront district.

Kick back at one of the best places to stay in Onomichi after big days of trekking, biking and marvelling at the magnificent temples which dot the surrounding hills.

The Best Places to Stay in Onomichi

For Waterfront Cool

  • Hotel Cycle is a bicycle-themed offering, with industrial-chic rooms and atmospheric bathrooms in a converted warehouse. If you're a keen cyclist, it should be top of your list. If you're less inclined to explore on two wheels, however, you can still enjoy the modern design and the sociable vibe, with a bakery, shop, café and trendy restaurant onsite.

FOR AN APARTMENT

  • If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

  • Fly to Hiroshima Airport, 40 minutes away, or to Okayama Airport, just over an hour by car or train from Onomichi. Alternatively, Fukuyama Station is just 30 minutes away by train; it's a useful regional hub for travel planning.
  • Japan is great for road trips! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
  • Travel during the summer, spring or early autumn, when temperatures range between 25 and 32°C. May and September are slightly quieter and cooler, which may be better for hiking and biking.

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Best Hotels in Onomichi

  • Hotel Cycle Onomichi 28 rooms from AU$250

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    Local exploring  -  The hotel sits in a prime location on the newly redeveloped waterfront, with an onsite shop selling local goods and textiles
    Active Holiday  -  This bike themed hotel is ideal for cycle nuts, you don't even need to dismount to check in and the rooms have bike racks
    Sights nearby  -  The Shimanami Kaido cycle path is the biggest attraction around- it connects Honshu and Shikoku via six smaller islands
    Cycling  -  Cycling is taken pretty seriously here, with an onsite bike shop, in room racks, cycle through service and cycle tours
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    A chic new addition to Onomichi’s waterfront, this converted warehouse makes a super cool bike themed hotel. The rooms are utilitarian without feeling bare with polished concrete walls and vast white beds. With bakeries, shops and cafes it feels almost like a self contained village. A unique stay. See More

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  • LOG Onomichi (Japan) 6 rooms from AU$620

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    Local exploring  -  Explore Japan's Portland from a hillside haven, blending local flavours with spirited social spaces
    City Style  -  Immerse in avant-garde comfort, where walls of gleaming washi cocoon you in a serene artistry
    Library  -  Explore the library, a nod to architect Bijoy Jain's study, filled with curated reads
    Local markets  -  Stroll Onomichi's undercover street, a haven of quaint shops and local bites
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    An avant-garde retreat merging tradition with artistry in the mountains of Onomichi. Inside is a serene cocoon of white washi, creating a tranquil vibe that whispers calm and creativity. Boasting a curated library, a vibrant café-bar, & seasonal dining rooted in local produce. A haven for the senses See More

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