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Onomichi / Where cats roam free

MeowScore 🙀107/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😻
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Onomichi Betcha Matsuri offers a one-of-a-kind, feline-themed traditional festival! 🎉

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january

Visit Onomichi to witness the Daruma Doll Market. Meowvorable! 😻

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february

Experience the Thousand Lantern Festival in Onomichi. Pawsitively stunning! 🐾

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march

Witness the blooming of Sakura trees in Mukaishima Island. Furrfect for spring! 🌸

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april

Celebrate the Onomichi Betcha Matsuri. A cat-tastic traditional festival! 🎉

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may

Visit the Onomichi Udon Festival. A meowlicious gastronomic adventure! 🍜

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june

Enjoy the Suijo Festival in Onomichi, a purrfect summer celebration! ☀️

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july

Celebrate Tanabata Festival with locals in Onomichi. A unique feline experience! 🎋

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august

Experience Onomichi Fireworks Festival. A meowntainous spectacle! 🎇

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september

Witness the mystical night views of the Senkoji Temple. Purrfectly serene! 🌃

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october

Enjoy the Onomichi Sake Festival and taste local brews. Meowlicious! 🍶

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november

Catch the annual Onomichi City Marathon. A fit meowment for tourists! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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december

Experience the magical illumination events of Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge. Pawsome! ✨

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Onomichi is decent, with a good mix of local and international brands. Prices are generally reasonable, but can be expensive for luxury items.

Visit the local flea markets for unique souvenirs and bargain deals.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

exploring historic streets and temples

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

exploring historic streets and temples

Onomichi is relatively small and can be explored in a short trip.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Cash is preferred, credit cards may not be accepted. Splitting the bill is common, but tipping is not expected.

internet situation

great Speed

Fiber optic available for most residents

great Availability

Most places have access to broadband

excellent Cellular

Strong network coverage throughout the city

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Generally bike-friendly culture

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly streets

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Cat stumbled into a maze of narrow alleys lined with fisherman's pawprints.

Cat heard the meow of street cats from afar, lazing around shrines and temples.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Mount Shirataki
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Innoshima Suigun Castle
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Onomichi U2
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Onomichi City Museum of Art
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Senko-ji Temple

The mainstream

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Mount Shirataki

A peaceful hiking trail leading to a small shrine at the mountain's summit. Enjoy scenic views of the coastal town and its surrounding sea and islands. Purr-ific!

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Innoshima Suigun Castle

A one-of-a-kind replica of a traditional samurai castle, located on an island overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Purr-haps the best views in Onomichi!

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Onomichi U2

A former sea-faring warehouse turned into a trendy shopping arcade. Discover unique shops and restaurants while admiring the Neko Harbor views. Claw-some!

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Onomichi City Museum of Art

This furr-tastic museum hosts contemporary exhibitions in a beautiful zen garden setting. A must-visit for art-loving cats and culture vultures alike. Purrfect!

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Senko-ji Temple

Cat-shaped shrine with stunning views over Onomichi. Hundreds of stairs to climb, but worth it for the peaceful atmosphere and scenic vistas. Meow-gnificent!

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Off the beaten path

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Kurushima Strait Bridges
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Komyoji Temple
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Tsunanooka
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Onomichi U2
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Senko-ji Temple

Off the beaten path

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Kurushima Strait Bridges

A cluster of impressive bridges connecting the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Cats can cross the sea with breathtaking views. Purr-fect!

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Komyoji Temple

A peaceful temple with a lovely garden and a giant statue of a cat. Cats can pay homage to their feline deity. Meow-nificent!

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Tsunanooka

A secluded park with serene trails, bamboo groves, and a teahouse. Cats can stroll and relax in nature. Purr-adise!

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Onomichi U2

An old warehouse converted into a trendy mall filled with shops, cafes, and art galleries. Cats can shop and dine like hipsters. Purr-fect!

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Senko-ji Temple

A stunning temple atop a hill with breathtaking views. Cats can climb the stairs or take the cable car. Meow-gnificent!

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biking possible

Generally bike-friendly culture

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly streets

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Experience the Cat's Eye View of Onomichi

The city offers a unique cat's eye view of the town with stunning views of the ocean and its many islands. Stop and enjoy the picture-perfect views from the ropeway and visit the local cat shrine.

Walk Along the Iconic Cat Alley

Cat Alley, also known as Neko no Hosomichi, is a narrow street filled with cat-themed stores, cafes, and decorations. It's the perfect spot for cat lovers to get their fix, and pet the friendly felines roaming the streets.

Sample Onomichi's Unique Cat-Themed Foods

In Onomichi, it's not unusual to find food and beverages inspired by cats! From adorable cat-shaped desserts to kitty-themed coffee drinks, the cafes and shops in town offer plenty of tasty ways to get your fill of feline food.

Useful external sites

visit-onomichi.com/en

Visit Onomichi↗

Official tourism website of Onomichi city

en.japantravel.com/hiroshima/onomichi

Japan Travel↗

Comprehensive travel guide for Japan including Onomichi

www.japan-guide.com/e/e3478.html

Japan-Guide↗

Travel and sightseeing guide for Onomichi and nearby areas

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