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The centrally-located JR Onomichi Station is on the San'yo Main Line, between Hiroshima to the west and Okayama to the east. Shin-Onomichi Station is on the San'yo Shinkansen, but it's only served by the all-stops ''Kodama''. Buses run from Shin-Onomichi to the downtown (15-20 minutes, ¥270). | The centrally-located JR Onomichi Station is on the San'yo Main Line, between Hiroshima to the west and Okayama to the east. Shin-Onomichi Station is on the San'yo Shinkansen, but it's only served by the all-stops ''Kodama''. Buses run from Shin-Onomichi to the downtown (15-20 minutes, ¥270). | ||
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Two daytime buses run from [[Osaka]] (approx. 4 3/4 hours, ¥7870 one way, ¥7020 round trip). Shuttle buses also run from [[Tokyo]] (Tokyo/Shinjuku|Shinjuku), Kobe (Sannomiya), Hiroshima, and Hiroshima Airport (80 minutes, ¥2120). | Two daytime buses run from [[Osaka]] (approx. 4 3/4 hours, ¥7870 one way, ¥7020 round trip). Shuttle buses also run from [[Tokyo]] (Tokyo/Shinjuku|Shinjuku), Kobe (Sannomiya), Hiroshima, and Hiroshima Airport (80 minutes, ¥2120). | ||
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* Poppo no yu - ぽっぽの湯 34.4101093, 133.1790740 from Onomichi station, JA bus for the hospital ({{Lang|ja|尾道総合病院, onomichi sōgōbyōin), ''Tottsu honsha'' ({{Lang|ja|トッツ本社) stop, ¥710 one way ; going by foot (2km) may be feasible adult ¥800, children ¥600, free under 3 ; towel rental ¥250 - If the residential neighborhood is uninspiring, once inside it will not matter. Offers several types of baths (different temperatures and types of water, an outdoor bath) and a sauna. Men/women separated. You can also eat there. | * Poppo no yu - ぽっぽの湯 34.4101093, 133.1790740 from Onomichi station, JA bus for the hospital ({{Lang|ja|尾道総合病院, onomichi sōgōbyōin), ''Tottsu honsha'' ({{Lang|ja|トッツ本社) stop, ¥710 one way ; going by foot (2km) may be feasible adult ¥800, children ¥600, free under 3 ; towel rental ¥250 - If the residential neighborhood is uninspiring, once inside it will not matter. Offers several types of baths (different temperatures and types of water, an outdoor bath) and a sauna. Men/women separated. You can also eat there. | ||
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* Ichibangai Shōtengai - 一番街商店街 - 34.406264, 133.197097 - A classic Japanese covered shopping arcade, runs from just east of JR Onomichi Station for about a kilometer parallel to the shoreline. It is theoretically pedestrianised, but cyclists, scooters, and cars use it as a shortcut, so take care when walking there. It contains an eclectic mixture of shops, from ramen shops and the ever-useful ¥200 store to a shop that sells all kinds of edged instruments (scissors, saws, knives). | * Ichibangai Shōtengai - 一番街商店街 - 34.406264, 133.197097 - A classic Japanese covered shopping arcade, runs from just east of JR Onomichi Station for about a kilometer parallel to the shoreline. It is theoretically pedestrianised, but cyclists, scooters, and cars use it as a shortcut, so take care when walking there. It contains an eclectic mixture of shops, from ramen shops and the ever-useful ¥200 store to a shop that sells all kinds of edged instruments (scissors, saws, knives). | ||
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* Chai Salon Dragon - チャイサロンドラゴン | 1-9-14 Tsuchi-do 34.4060869, 133.1971513 ☎ +81 848-24-9889 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 7PM ¥390/bottle Serves "chaider", a tea-flavored cider created in Onomichi. The owner is fluent in English and ([https://de.ehalal.io/muslim-friendly-travel-2024/{{urlencode:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|PATH}} German]), and a great source of local info. | * Chai Salon Dragon - チャイサロンドラゴン | 1-9-14 Tsuchi-do 34.4060869, 133.1971513 ☎ +81 848-24-9889 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 7PM ¥390/bottle Serves "chaider", a tea-flavored cider created in Onomichi. The owner is fluent in English and ([https://de.ehalal.io/muslim-friendly-travel-2024/{{urlencode:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|PATH}} German]), and a great source of local info. | ||
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* Senkōji Park Hotel - 千光寺山荘 Senkōji Sanso - 34.4088824, 133.1957354 ☎ +81 848-22-7168 - Rooms from ¥7980, rates vary based on the meal included A clean, older hotel. Though it lacks top modern amenities, it does have the considerable advantage of a location on Senkōji Hill — and, accordingly, great views. | * Senkōji Park Hotel - 千光寺山荘 Senkōji Sanso - 34.4088824, 133.1957354 ☎ +81 848-22-7168 - Rooms from ¥7980, rates vary based on the meal included A clean, older hotel. Though it lacks top modern amenities, it does have the considerable advantage of a location on Senkōji Hill — and, accordingly, great views. | ||
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Onomichi_LiteraturePath_Steps - |Along the Path of Literature
Onomichi (尾道) has been called "Japan's hometown", a quiet port city of temples and literature along the Seto Inland Sea.
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Onomichi Halal Explorer
Though under the radar of most foreign tourists, Onomichi has dozens of ancient temples and monuments, which are connected by two enjoyable walks, at the start of Shimanami Kaido Bikeway|an exceptional bike trail to Shikoku. It has been the home of a number of Japan's more famous authors, such as Shiga Naoya, Takahashi Gen'ichirō, and Hayashi Fumiko. Better preserved than most towns of its kind, Onomichi has also been the setting for a number of movies and TV dramas, including Yasujiro Ozu's 1953 classic Tokyo Story, and a 2005 anime series, Kamichu!
Tourist information
- Shimanami Kōryū-kan - しまなみ交流館; Teatro Shell-rune - 10-1 Higashi Gosho-cho 34.403814, 133.192600JR Onomichi Station, south exit ☎ +81 848-25-4073 | Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 6PM There's a tourist information counter on the first floor.
- Onomichi Kankō-kyōkai - 尾道観光協会 - 34.410659, 133.201553 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 6PM There's also a tourist information counter in the ropeway station.
Travel to Onomichi
By Rail
The centrally-located JR Onomichi Station is on the San'yo Main Line, between Hiroshima to the west and Okayama to the east. Shin-Onomichi Station is on the San'yo Shinkansen, but it's only served by the all-stops Kodama. Buses run from Shin-Onomichi to the downtown (15-20 minutes, ¥270).
Onomichi - 600px|Map of Onomichi
Alternately, if you're traveling by Shinkansen, transfer to the San'yo Main Line at Fukuyama — all Kodama and Hikari trains stop there, as does one Nozomi per hour — and complete the trip to JR Onomichi Station from there (20 minutes by regular train).
By ferry
Ferries travel to islands in the Seto Inland Sea, and also to Imabari on Shikoku, which is not far from Matsuyama. The harbor is next to JR Onomichi Station. Shuttle ferries also run from the harbor across the strait to Mukaishima (2 minutes, ¥200 one-way for foot passengers, and an additional ¥20 if you have a bicycle)
Travel on a Bus in Onomichi
Two daytime buses run from Osaka (approx. 4 3/4 hours, ¥7870 one way, ¥7020 round trip). Shuttle buses also run from Tokyo (Tokyo/Shinjuku|Shinjuku), Kobe (Sannomiya), Hiroshima, and Hiroshima Airport (80 minutes, ¥2120).
Get Around
A convenient bus shuttles through the town, with a terminal outside JR Onomichi Station.
What to See
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Saikokuji01s3200 - Saikoku-ji
Onomichi is best known for two walks. The Path of Literature (文学のこみち Bungaku no komichi) is the shorter of the two, winding its way downhill from Senkōji Park back to the city. It features 24 stones, carved with memorable quotes from Japanese authors linked to Onomichi; alas and they're all in Japanese, but it's a pleasant stroll through woods, temples, and shrines just the same.
At the bottom of the hill and the path merges with the well-signposted Old Temple Loop (古寺めぐり Koji-meguri), which connects 25 of Onomichi's better-known temples in a 2km east-west walk. The western end is a short distance from the train station, beginning with the stone gate of Jikoji (持光寺); to start at the eastern end, take the bus to Jodoji-shita and head to Kairyuji (海龍寺).
- Senkō-ji Park - 千光寺公園 Senkōji-kōen - 34.4111708, 133.1969854 Nagae-guchi bus stop ☎ +81 848-22-4900 The starting point for the Path of Literature, Senkōji Park is famous for its cherry blossoms (in season); there are also great views of the Seto Inland Sea and Onomichi's massive shipyards. Located atop a small hill and the park is best reached on the Senkoji Ropeway (9AM Monday - 5:15PM, ¥270/430 one-way/return adults, half-price kids).
- Senkō-ji - 千光寺 - 34.4108081, 133.1986683 Nagae-guchi bus stop ☎ +81 848-23-2310 - Free - Halfway down the Path of Literature, this is the largest temple on the hill, and #7 on the Old Temple Loop. Senkōji's specialty is the grinning Niko Niko Jizō doll and the "always smiling protector of children" that most Buddhist sages would have a fairly hard time recognizing as the boddhisattva Ksitigarbha. Look for the massive Kyō-onrō (驚音楼) bell tower, which rings in the New Year for Onomichi.
Jikoji01n3872 - Jikō-ji
- Jikō-ji - 持光寺 - 9-2 Nishi Tsuchi-do 34.4072091, 133.1958481 ☎ +81 848-23-2411 - ¥700 - The first stop on the Old Temple Loop, Jikoji is notable mainly for its imposing stone gate and the chance to create your own nigiri botoke, a miniature Buddha statue that is made by squeezing a lump of clay in your fist; the temple will fire the clay and send you the finished product by mail (¥2500 plus postage).
- Tenneiji - 天寧寺 - 17-29 Higashi Tsuchi-do 34.4097535, 133.2006352 ☎ +81 848-22-2078 #6 on the Old Temple Loop. The 500 statues in the Rakan Hall are an impressive sight, and best followed by a visit to the (unconnected) Maneki-Neko Museum next door, which has a whopping 1,500 statues of Japan's famous Lucky Cats.
- Saikokuji - 西国寺 - 29-27 Nishi Kubo-cho 34.4158657, 133.203325 Saikokuji-shita bus stop ☎ +81 848-37-0321 - Free to walk the temple grounds, ¥400 main hall #17 on the Old Temple Loop. Giants tread here before you; check out the huge straw sandals hanging from the Niōmon Gate. The striking red pagoda is a National Treasure.
- Jōdōji - 浄土寺 - 20-28 Higashi Kubo-cho 34.4119176, 133.2100991Jodoji-shita bus stop ☎ +81 848-37-2361 | Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 5PM Free to walk the temple grounds; ¥500 garden, ¥400 treasure hall #23 on the Old Temple Loop. Jodoji is believed to have been founded more than 1400 years ago by Prince Shotoku, who wrote Japan's first constitution. Its main hall and pagoda are designated National Treasures, while the gate and Amida Hall are Important Cultural Properties. Despite the name, this is actually a Shingon (not Jodo) sect temple.
- Onomichi City Museum of Art - 尾道市立美術館 - 17-19 Nishi Tsuchi-do 34.4098619, 133.1955955 Senkōji Park ☎ +81 848-23-2281 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9AM Monday - 5PM Free, special exhibitions ¥1000 - Features a modest collection of Chinese, Japanese, and Western art and handicrafts. However and the building itself tends to attract the most attention, having been redesigned by star architect Tadao Ando in 2003.
Top Muslim Travel Tips for Onomichi
There is a handful of onsen in the vicinity of Onomichi, and there is also at least one sentō (public bath) in a downtown hotel.
- Poppo no yu - ぽっぽの湯 34.4101093, 133.1790740 from Onomichi station, JA bus for the hospital ({{Lang|ja|尾道総合病院, onomichi sōgōbyōin), Tottsu honsha ({{Lang|ja|トッツ本社) stop, ¥710 one way ; going by foot (2km) may be feasible adult ¥800, children ¥600, free under 3 ; towel rental ¥250 - If the residential neighborhood is uninspiring, once inside it will not matter. Offers several types of baths (different temperatures and types of water, an outdoor bath) and a sauna. Men/women separated. You can also eat there.
Shopping
- Ichibangai Shōtengai - 一番街商店街 - 34.406264, 133.197097 - A classic Japanese covered shopping arcade, runs from just east of JR Onomichi Station for about a kilometer parallel to the shoreline. It is theoretically pedestrianised, but cyclists, scooters, and cars use it as a shortcut, so take care when walking there. It contains an eclectic mixture of shops, from ramen shops and the ever-useful ¥200 store to a shop that sells all kinds of edged instruments (scissors, saws, knives).
[[ichibangai - Entrance to Ichibangai
- Fukuya Onomichi - 1-10 Higashi Gosho-cho 34.404397, 133.192714 ☎ +81 848-21-1500 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 7:30PM - For more conventional tastes, this department store is behind the station. There's a bookstore on the second floor.
Halal Restaurants in Onomichi
Onomichi ramen by chicatan - Onomichi rāmen
The local specialty is Onomichi ramen, a variation of the ubiquitous Noodles soup that would look suspiciously like the ordinary soy-flavored kind if not for the hint of fish paste in the stock and the gobs of melted lard floating on top. The cylindrical restaurant at the top of the Senkō-ji ropeway will happily serve you a bowl, as will nearly any restaurant in the station/harbor area.
- Miyachi - みやち - 1-6-22 Tsuchi-do 34.407211, 133.199506 ☎ +81 848-25-3550 | Opening Hours: F-W 11AM Monday - 8PM ¥500 Good, affordable ramen and fewer crowds, thanks to its slightly out-of-the-way location. And if you're sick of ramen and they serve tempura and soba, too.
- Shuka-en - 朱華園 - 4-12 Toyohimoto-machi 34.409944, 133.203012 ☎ +81 848-37-2077 | Opening Hours: F-W 11AM Monday - 8PM ¥500 This is the most famous Onomichi ramen shop, in the midst of the craze since it began, but with only 20 seats inside, it tends to have pretty long lines.
- Tsutafuji - つたふじ 本店 - 2-10-17 Tsuchi-do 34.408569, 133.203372 ☎ +81 848-22-5578 | Opening Hours: W-M 11AM Monday - 9PM ¥500 Good ramen & soft drinks.
Onomichi is not long on nightlife. Several of the ramen shops serve organic juice as well. If you'd just like a drink, do as the local residents do — grab something from a convenience store and claim a bench by the harbor.
- Chai Salon Dragon - チャイサロンドラゴン | 1-9-14 Tsuchi-do 34.4060869, 133.1971513 ☎ +81 848-24-9889 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 7PM ¥390/bottle Serves "chaider", a tea-flavored cider created in Onomichi. The owner is fluent in English and (German), and a great source of local info.
Muslim Friendly Hotels
Unless you have a keen interest in Pure Land Buddhism or Japanese literature or you want to be ready to early in the morning for the Shimanami Kaidō bike-way, it's probably not worth your while to spend the night in Onomichi. Most people opt to day-trip from Hiroshima or Okayama.
- Miyako Ryokan - 都旅館 - 13-4 Nishi Gosho-cho 34.4026066, 133.1886332 ☎ +81 848-22-3853 - Rooms from ¥4750 per person, ¥5500 with breakfast Pleasant, spare Japanese-style rooms without private baths.
- Green Hill Hotel Onomichi - グリーンヒルホテル尾道 - 9-1 Higashi Gosho-cho 34.4033294, 133.1930824 ☎ +81 848-24-0100 - Rooms from ¥7875 single, ¥14,700 double Good business hotel. If you don't mind paying a little more, ask for a water-side view. There's a restaurant on the second floor.
- Senkōji Park Hotel - 千光寺山荘 Senkōji Sanso - 34.4088824, 133.1957354 ☎ +81 848-22-7168 - Rooms from ¥7980, rates vary based on the meal included A clean, older hotel. Though it lacks top modern amenities, it does have the considerable advantage of a location on Senkōji Hill — and, accordingly, great views.
News & References
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