Walk Around Town
Walking around Onomichi
Irohasou sits on the hillside, putting the whole town within easy walking distance.
Walk down the slope to reach the station, shopping arcade, and waterfront.
Follow the back lanes uphill to reach Cat’s Alley and Senkoji Temple.
Take your time wandering through this hillside town,
made famous as a setting for many Japanese films.
· Senkoji Park — A hilltop park with panoramic views over Onomichi. Easy to reach by ropeway.
· Cat’s Alley — A winding lane dotted with cat sculptures and stone Buddhas. Best enjoyed in the morning.
· Onomichi Shopping Arcade — A nostalgic Showa-era arcade lined with cafés and local shops.
· Waterfront Promenade — A relaxed walk along the shore with views of Mukaishima Island.
· Hill Paths & Temple Walk — Temple hopping and café-hopping through the old hillside lanes.
Suggested half-day course: approx. 3–4 hours
For cycling routes including the Shimanami Kaido, visit our Cycling Page.
Get Some Work Done
Coworking space
Need to work while you travel?
Several coworking spaces are within walking distance.
· Green Hill Hotel Onomichi — Coworking Space Harbor 10 min walk
· ONOMICHI SHARE 20 min walk
· HOTEL BEACON 10 min walk
Cooking
Cooking
The shared kitchen is free to use for all guests.
Basic seasonings (salt, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, sake, vinegar, oil)
and cooking utensils and tableware are provided.
The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and stove,
as well as pots, frying pans, knives, and cutting boards — everything you need for simple self-catering.
Green tea, coffee, and black tea are complimentary.
Feel free to enjoy them in the morning or after a walk.
A supermarket (AEON) is a 10-minute walk from the guesthouse.
A great option for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who enjoys cooking while travelling.
Chill Out & Games
Chill time & Games
On rainy days or when you just want to slow down,
settle into this old Japanese house and let time pass.
It feels a little like visiting your grandmother’s home —
a calm, nostalgic kind of comfort.
🎲 Games
A Super Nintendo and a selection of games are available for guests.
· Bomberman (up to 4 players) · Othello · Jenga · Catan · UNO
Reading & Solo Time
Reading & Solo time
The guesthouse has books across a variety of genres.
You’re welcome to read them in your room,
or take one along on a walk or day trip.
A quiet, comfortable place —
ideal for solo travellers and anyone who just wants to be still.
Soak in a Public Bath
Public bath
The guesthouse has showers only, but there are public baths nearby.
After a long day of exploring, a full-sized bath is the perfect way to unwind.
The walk to the sento — through the evening streets of Onomichi —
is a small but memorable part of the stay.
· Kurihara Onsen (public bath) 4 min walk
· Daieiyu (public bath) 6 min walk
· Onomichi Minatokan (natural hot spring) 20 min walk
· Onomichi Poppo no Yu (natural hot spring) 25 min walk
⚠️ Please note: Guests with tattoos are generally not permitted to use public baths in Japan. This applies at most facilities regardless of tattoo size or placement.
Beyond Onomichi
Rail pass for foreign visitors
Setouchi Area Pass — For foreign visitors only · ¥22,000 · 7 days
Covers the Sanyo Shinkansen plus a wide range of local lines across Hiroshima, the Setouchi coast, and Shikoku.
Onomichi is on the route — making it easy to combine with Hiroshima, Miyajima, or a loop through Shikoku.
If you're travelling from Osaka or beyond, it's worth comparing against individual ticket prices.
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