Onomichi
A quiet port city on the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, Onomichi is known for its concentration of temples, a walkable hillside centre with cafés and scenic viewpoints over the water, and a long association with Japanese literature. The city has been called "Japan's hometown," a label that reflects its well-preserved historic character along the inland sea coast.
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- Population131,170
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.4 km3.3 mi
Nearest airports
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Onomichi: quick answers
Where is Onomichi?
Onomichi is in Onomichi City, Japan, about 69 km43 miles in a straight line from Hiroshima.
How do you get to Onomichi?
The nearest airport is Hiroshima (HIJ), about 45 min away by road. The nearest train station is 三原, about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Onomichi?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is June, with about 189 mm7.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Onomichi?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 museums, 63 restaurants, 29 cafés and 47 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Onomichi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Imabari, Marugame and Higashihiroshima. Onomichi is listed among the day trips from Hiroshima.