Onomichi & Senkoji Temple
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March — at its best. Cherry blossoms in Senkoji Park, late March to early April.
Open in April — at its best. Cherry blossoms in Senkoji Park, late March to early April.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-11.
A hillside town of steep lanes, temples and cats. Take the ropeway up to Senkoji for sea views.
Nearby
- Jodoji Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Kojoji Three-Story Pagoda, Setoda ≈ 40 min by car
- Kosanji Temple & Hill of Hope ≈ 40 min by car
- Myooin Temple ≈ 40 min by car
- Buttsuji Temple ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- March, April — Cherry blossoms in Senkoji Park, late March to early April
- Getting there
- 5 min by bus from Onomichi Station to the ropeway (or 15 min walk)
- Fee
- Ropeway ¥700 round trip
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info