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Senkoji Park

4.2 (200)・Park・Tourist Attraction・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Senkoji Park in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a beautiful hilltop park with amazing views of the Seto Inland Sea and the town below. Visitors can ride the Senkoji Ropeway up Mt. Senkoji to reach Senkoji Temple, a historic Buddhist temple with a bright red hall. The Senkoji Observatory offers wide views of the Onomichi Channel and nearby islands. The park is especially popular in spring when cherry blossoms cover the area in pink and in autumn when the leaves turn red and orange.

Besides its scenery, Senkoji Park in Onomichi is known for its culture. The Path of Literature has stone markers with writing from famous Japanese authors. The Onomichi City Museum of Art, designed by Tadao Ando, features changing exhibits of modern and contemporary art. With its mix of history, nature, and culture, Senkoji Park is one of the best places to visit in Hiroshima Prefecture.

Hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Phone
+81 848-38-9184
Website
www.city.onomichi.hiroshima.jp

The area

Address
19-1 Nishitsuchidōchō, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0032, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Senkoji Park

A great place to relax and enjoy the peaceful ocean below! There are even popular video game characters here, so be sure to look for them、
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Joe's Tommy
Dec 9, 2024
My heart will forever live on here. It's one of the best places to see cherry blossoms during the season. It's hilly, hot, and exposed so make sure to bring water and good walking shoes for your quad workout. And bring cash for the ice cream at the top here. There's also a museum. It's truly so beautiful at this park.
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K H
Jan 6, 2024
The design of the observation deck was quite a sight. The view is picturesque during sunset. A couple of ice cream store nearby; one near the observation deck and the other near the museum. The park is spacious and you could spend many hours here. The ropeway takes up 3-4 mins at most. Walking takes 25-40mins depending on the pace and entry points.
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Trinh Huynh
Nov 15, 2023
There’s a hidden observatory on the summit. The observatory offers the best view in the entire temple. Be sure to check it out!
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A wonderful little park that is on the top of the hill with a gorgeous view, and when you walk down the hill, you get to see a number of wonderful temples, museums, and really cute cafés. There’s a walk that is famous for its cats, and also a walk that is famous for its poetry. This place in general has a lot to offer, and I would highly recommend that you only get the rope way up, and then walk down.
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Julie Taeko
Mar 16, 2018

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