Senkoji Park

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.