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Senkoji Park

Onomichi & Shimanami KaidoPark🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Mid Apr
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Overview

Overview

A park on Mt. Senkoji overlooking the town of Onomichi and the Onomichi Channel, and one of Hiroshima Prefecture’s best-known cherry blossom spots, listed among Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. About 3 min by ropeway from the foot of the mountain, it offers views of the Seto Inland Sea islands and the port town through the blossoms.

Address
19-1 Nishitsuchido-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0032
Time needed
About 1–2 hours
Official website
https://www.ononavi.jp/sp/sakura/
Peak Time

When to See the Blossoms

Typical peakUsually late March to mid-April
February
March
April
May

According to Onomichi Tourism Association records (2008–2018), first bloom fell between Mar 27 and Apr 5, and full bloom between Mar 30 and Apr 11. Check the cherry blossom information from the Onomichi Tourism Association for the latest conditions

Peak times are typical guides. Blooming and full bloom shift with each year’s temperatures.

Highlights

Highlights

About 1,500 cherry trees, including Somei-yoshino, color the mountain slopes and the park. From the observation area, the blossoms spread out against the Onomichi Channel and Mukaishima Island, and you can also look down on them from the ropeway windows.

📷 Best views
Summit observation area

Views through the blossoms over the Onomichi Channel, Mukaishima and the Shimanami islands

Senkoji-yama Ropeway

A 3 min ride through the air to the summit, looking down on slopes of cherry blossoms

Hours

Opening hours

Senkoji-yama Ropeway9:00–17:15

Extended hours in some seasons. Runs every 15 min, continuously when busy. May be suspended in bad weather

Hours can change during the cherry blossom season and for events. Check the official website before you go.

Admission

Admission

Ropeway (adults)¥500 one way, ¥700 round trip
Ropeway (children)¥250 one way, ¥350 round trip

Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.

Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓The path from the parking lot or summit station to the observation area is a steep slope. Wear comfortable shoes
  • ✓During the hanami season the Senkoji Park ground becomes a temporary parking lot, and hanami is not possible there
Access

Getting there

Nearest station / bus stop
  • Onomichi Station (JR Sanyo Main Line)About a 15 min walk to the Senkoji-yama Ropeway base stationAbout 3 min by ropeway from the base station to the summit station
From major stations & airports
  • Onomichi Station: Bus from stop 1 or 5 in front of the station to “Nagae-guchi,” then transfer to the Senkoji-yama Ropeway (About 5 min by bus + about 3 min by ropeway)
By car & traffic restrictions
Senkoji Park parking lot (regular cars ¥800 on weekdays, ¥1,000 on weekends and holidays). Surrounding roads are very congested during the hanami season, so use public transportation
Getting back
  • Instead of the ropeway, you can walk down the slopes via Senkoji Temple and the Path of Literature
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Crowds

Crowds & best times

Busiest
On weekends at peak bloom, the surrounding roads and the ropeway get crowded
Quieter times
Weekday mornings, right after the ropeway starts running
Weather

Temperature & what to wear

Typical temperatures
Normals at Ikuchijima (AMeDAS): March high 13.0°C, low 3.8°C; April high 18.1°C, low 8.5°C (JMA)
What to wear & bring
The summit is breezy, so bring a layer such as a light down jacket or windbreaker
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Rules

Hanami rules & etiquette

  • !During the hanami season, refrain from coming by car and use public transportation such as JR or buses (Onomichi Tourism Association guidance)
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Peak periods, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Bloom conditions and event details can change, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-06

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