Onomichi
A fascinating maritime town of ancient temples and alleyways
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Myōsen-ji Temple
A temple with a beautiful main gate and a hall dedicated to Kiyomasa Katō.
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Museum of History and Folklore
The museum displays materials related to the local salt and sake industry, and exhibits related to the city’s people, history, and culture.
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Mt. Shirataki
Mt. Shirataki is a steep, 227 m high mountain with rocky outcrops located on the northwestern side of Innoshima Island. It's covered in Buddhist statuary.
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Miyajima
Miyajima is a beautiful sacred island near Hiroshima with an iconic torii in the sea.
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Mitarai
Mitarai is a traditional port town on the Tobishima Kaidō in the Seto Inland Sea with a rich history of commerce and culture.
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Mitaki-dera Temple
Mitaki-dera is a beautiful mountainside temple in the northern suburbs of Hiroshima city. It's named for the three waterfalls within its wooded precincts.
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Jikō-ji Temple
A temple with an unusual stone gate and a panoramic view over Onomichi.
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Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine is an ancient Shintō shrine on Miyajima with an iconic torii in the sea.
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Innoshima Suigun Castle
The Innoshima Suigun Castle is one of the bases of the Murakami clan that dominated the Inland Sea.
