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A narrow street with stone steps, traditional wooden buildings, and signs in Japanese. 1
A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking a coastal cityscape. 2
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Onomichi Customised Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,336 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Stepping off your cruise ship or train and want to discover the charm of Onomichi? This private tour is perfect for you! With a government-licensed guide and a private vehicle, exploring this hillside port town has never been easier.

Onomichi is one of the Seto Inland Sea's most atmospheric towns, famous for its steep temple-dotted slopes and sweeping sea views. Ride the ropeway up to Senkoji Park for panoramic vistas, wander the whimsical “Path of Cats,” and visit historic temples such as Saikokuji and Tenneiji. Stroll the retro shopping arcade, admire the Tadao Ando-designed City Museum of Art, and discover the town's role in Japanese cinema before crossing to Mukaishima island and the Shimanami Kaido.

We welcome you to come and explore the unique culture and scenery of Onomichi with us!

Note*1: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government and requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Activity location

  • Senkoji & Senkoji Park
    • 15-1 Higashitsuchidocho,
    • 722-0033, Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Senkoji & Senkoji Park
    • 15-1 Higashitsuchidocho,
    • 722-0033, Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,758.00 x 1 AdultAU$1,758.00
Total
Price is AU$1,758.00
Until Fri, 31 July

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,685.40 x 1 AdultAU$1,685.40
Total
Price is AU$1,685.40
Until Fri, 31 July

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,335.55 x 1 AdultAU$1,335.55
Total
Price is AU$1,335.55
Until Fri, 31 July

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Customisable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'Itinerary' list'
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Exclusions
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
    • Please contact us should you need a child or infant seat.

Activity itinerary

Senkoji & Senkoji Park

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Senkō-ji is the best known and most impressive of Onomichi's temples. Among its features is the kyō-onrō, a bell tower whose bell always rings in the new year – the sound of this bell is registered as one of the '100 soundscapes of Japan'. The temple appears almost grown into the hillside, with views out to sea, and is reachable on the historic temple walk (after a steep 15- to 25-minute hike for most) or by the Senkō-ji-yama Ropeway.

Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Hirayama Ikuo was one of Japan's most famous painters, working in the traditional Japanese Nihonga style. The Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art (平山郁夫美術館, Hirayama Ikuo Bijutsukan) is located on Ikuchijima Island, where the artist was born in 1930. Hirayama passed away in 2009. Many of the themes in Hirayama's work have persisted throughout his entire career. One is the concept of peace. Hirayama was a student in Hiroshima in 1945, and as such witnessed the destruction of the bomb and suffered from the effects of radiation. Another of his recurring themes was the cultural exchanges within the Orient, particularly the transmission of Buddhism to Japan.

Tatara Bridge (Pass by)

Tatara Bridge, with the centre span of 890 m long, is the second longest span cable stayed bridge in the world. Suspension bridge was planned at the first stage; however, the bridge type was reviewed considering the preservation of surrounding nature and economical condition of the work, against the background of the technical progress of cable stayed bridges. The height of the tower is 226 m above the seawater level, and this is the highest point in the route. Tatara Bridge formed a sister bridge alliance with Normandy Bridge in France which is the third longest cable stayed bridge in the world.

Neko no Hosomichi (Pass by)

Neko no Hosomichi goes on for about 200m from the eastern side of Ushitora Shrine to the three-floor pagoda of Tennei-ji Temple. The area was given its name due to the many Fukuishi Cats (stones with cats painted on them) left there. The cats were painted by Shunji Sonoyama, an artist who lives in Onomichi. In the area, there is also the Maneki-neko Museum where you can enjoy the scene of "cats and Onomichi".

Onomichi

  • 1h
Hiroshima has a bustling city centre area, the main feature of which is Hondori Street. Hondori is a pedestrian arcade that is closed to traffic and lined with shops and restaurants. It starts near the Peace Park and stretches east about half a kilometre. Running parallel to Hondori is Aioidori (Aioi Street), the high street used by cars and trams.

Kosanji Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kosanji Temple (耕三寺, Kōsanji) is located on Ikuchijima Island and belongs to the True Pure Land Sect of Japanese Buddhism. The temple was founded in 1936 by a successful businessman who was inspired by his devotion to his mother. The construction of the temple took more than 30 years. If visitors to the temple are surprised by a strong feeling of deja vu, it is because many of the buildings are modelled on some of Japan's most famous temple buildings. The replicas of famous buildings at Kosanji are quite impressive, including copies of Nikko Toshogu's Yomeimon Gate and Byodoin's Phoenix Hall.

Innoshima Bridge (Pass by)

With a total length of 1270 metres, Innoshima Bridge connects Mukaishima Island with Innoshima Island, and is one of the bridges that forms Shimanami Kaido. At its foot on the Innoshima Island side, you'll find Innoshima Bridge Memorial Park.

Mukaishima

  • 30m
Mukaishima is the sixth island from Imabari City.

Tenneiji Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
This temple was built by Yoshiakira Ashikaga, the second shogun in the Muromachi Period, in 1367 and founded by Fumyo Kokushi. It has a pagoda called Kaiun Pagoda, an important cultural property, and a group of 500 arhats line the Rakan Hall on the left side of the main hall. Weeping cherry blossoms in the beginning of April and peonies at the end of April are things you should not miss.

Location

Activity location

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    Senkoji & Senkoji Park
    • 15-1 Higashitsuchidocho,
    • 722-0033, Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Senkoji & Senkoji Park
    • 15-1 Higashitsuchidocho,
    • 722-0033, Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

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