HiroshimaLeisure

Waterfront Road

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Visit the symbolic ancient temple of Onomichi with its red main hall, rocky precincts, and views overlooking the sea

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 150 min here

About 30 min to the next stop

Next stop: A summer tradition of Onomichi—approximately 13,000 fireworks blooming in the night sky above the Onomichi Channel

About this spot

A pleasant waterfront promenade stretching from in front of Onomichi Station toward Sumiyoshi Shrine, where you can enjoy close-up views of the Onomichi Channel. The landscape—with Mukaishima Island across the water, ferry traffic coming and going, and scattered retro buildings—is a uniquely Onomichi scene found nowhere else. On the evening of the fireworks festival, food stalls line the waterfront, building pre-festival excitement. Have an early dinner from takeout food vendors and stalls, then move to the viewing area near Sumiyoshi Shrine and secure a spot with a leisure sheet. Good locations fill up quickly after dusk, so it's essential to take action during this evening window.

Tips

Descend from Senkoiji, pass through Onomichi Hondon Shopping Street, and head to the waterfront road. The shrine venue is within walking distance. On the evening of the fireworks festival, besides food stalls, convenience stores in the surrounding area sell out quickly, so secure drinks and light snacks early. Finish using public restrooms near the venue early for peace of mind.