If you only have one evening in Onomichi, spend it on Senkoji-yama. The viewpoint most first-time visitors end up at — and the one I keep bringing people back to — is PEAK, the 63-meter observation deck at the top of Senkoji Park. The sweep over the Onomichi Waterway and the islands of the Seto … Read more
Onomichi is a town built on a slope, and the best things to do in Onomichi form one natural downhill line: up to Mt. Senkoji first, then slowly down through the old lanes, Cat Alley, the Hondori shopping street, and out to the waterfront. Plan it that way and a half day is easy, a … Read more
You have one day for the Seto Inland Sea art islands. Maybe a day and a half if you’re being generous. And now you’re staring at Naoshima and Teshima on a map, wondering which one deserves your limited time — or whether you can squeeze both into a single day without the whole plan falling … Read more
Naoshima is small — about 8 km of coastline — but it holds more art per square meter than most cities. The challenge isn’t finding things to do. It’s choosing what to do with the limited hours of a day trip, when ferries run on island time and museums require pre-booked slots. This guide isn’t … Read more