Model Course
Alley Explorer’s Course
Onomichi is famous for its labyrinthine network of alleys. The course weaves through the alleys while offering a view of the retro streetscape.
Time required: Approx. 3 hours
1 Onomichi Station
Onomichi Station is served by the JR Sanyo Main Line
(a local line distinct from the Sanyo Shinkansen).
Address: 1-1 Higashi Gosho-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
5 minutes by bus
2 Nagaeguchi
The Nagaeguchi bus stop serves as the center of the “miniature garden city” of Onomichi. Visitors are invited to explore the city around this point.
Address: Toyohi-motomachi Itchome, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
2 minutes on foot
3 Ogawa Shoji path
The Ogawa Shoji path takes its name from the former residence of the Ogawa family of merchants, whose Kasaoka-ya served as the headquarters (lodging) for feudal lords during the Edo period (1603-1868).
Address: Toyohi-motomachi Sanchome, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
2 minutes on foot
4 Komebamachi
Many port towns serve as a hub of trade. Komebacho was home to a rice market and served as a hub of Onomichi ports in the Edo period (1603-1868).
Address: Kubo Itchome, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
2 minutes on foot
5
Former Onomichi Bank Main Branch
(Onomichi Historical Museum)〈Japan Heritage〉
Hiroshima Bank began in Onomichi. The port bristled
with so many financial institutions, it was called a
“bank beach.” Here, the former Onomichi Bank Head
Office calls to mind Onomichi as a mercantile center.
Address: 1-14-1 Kubo, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
1 minutes on foot
6 Onomichi Motion Picture Museum
The Onomichi Motion Picture Museum, built into a clay warehouse from the Meiji period (1868-1912), introduces filming locations in Onomichi and displays objects and props used in films.
Address: 1-14-10 Kubo, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
5 minutes on foot
7 Takemura-ya〈Japan Heritage〉
Looking like it came straight out of a movie, this wood-structure Japanese inn from the Taisho Period was built near the shore, offering a full view of Onomichi Channel. Classic scenes from Yasujiro Ozu’s movie, Tokyo Story, were filmed here.
Address: 3-14-1 Kubo, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
5 minutes on foot
8 Alleys of Shingai
The Shingai area features a labyrinthine network of alleys. If you ever find yourself lost, look for the mountains and the sea.
Address: Kubo Nichome, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
20 minutes of walking while getting lost
9 Kumano Shrine
Kumano Shrine stands at the end of a narrow alley. The Water Festival, dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868), is a summer highlight of Onomichi. It features puppet shows depicting various themes and topics, from satire to legendary tales. The puppets spout water from their fingertips, helping the visitors cool down in the heat.
Address: 1-3-33 Kubo, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
10 minutes on foot
10 Nagaeguchi
The Nagaeguchi bus stop serves as the center of the “miniature garden city” of Onomichi. Visitors are invited to explore the city around this point.
Address: Toyohi-motomachi Itchome, Onomichi City, Hiroshima
