[Senkoji Park | Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture "From the top of the hilly town. A park with a spectacular view that connects you to the Onomichi Waterway."]

[Senkoji Park | Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
"From the top of the hilly town. A park with a spectacular view where your heart connects with the Onomichi Waterway"]

— Located on a hill overlooking Onomichi city, [Senkoji Park] is a classic spot that is said to be a must-see when you come to Onomichi.

It is also famous as a cherry blossom spot, with the whole area dyed pink in spring,
and in other seasons, the location offers a spectacular view of the sea, town, and mountains.

And this park doesn't just have a beautiful view.

Along the way, there is the Literary Path, Senkoji Temple Main Hall, Cat Alley, and even art spots,
making it a walking course that allows you to "experience the whole atmosphere of the town of Onomichi."

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📍【Location & Access】
・Address: Higashidodo-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
・Access: 15 minutes walk from JR Onomichi Station to the Ropeway Sanroku Station / 3 minutes by ropeway to the summit
・Ropeway 500 yen one way (700 yen round trip) / You can also walk up, but there are many slopes

🕰️【Opening hours (ropeway operation)】
・9:00-17:15 (15 minute intervals)
・Open all year round / May be suspended in bad weather

💰【Admission fee】
・Admission to the park itself is free
・There is an additional fee for the ropeway and visiting Senkoji Temple

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🌸Recommended points
• Panoramic view overlooking the Onomichi Channel
　→ The contrast between the sea, island, and town is beautiful, making it the best photo spot on a sunny day

• The view from Senkoji Temple's main hall is also ◎
　→ The hall built to jut out from the cliff is very impressive

• A leisurely stroll along the Literary Path

→ Enjoy a quiet time while following the stone monuments engraved with the words of writers connected to Onomichi

• The ropeway feels like a bit of an attraction

→ The view from the air is so vivid it's hard to believe it's only 3 minutes

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📸 Tips
・Morning to mid-morning is recommended as there are fewer people and the view is clearer
・The sunset is beautiful in the evening, but be careful of the ropeway's closing time
・Sneakers are a must if you're walking up (there are many stone steps on the Cat Path and the Literary Path)
・The highlights are the cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves in autumn. The spectacular views are still there even outside of the season

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