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Seasonal highlightsOnomichi

Autumn leaves at Senkoji Park (sample)

Senkoji Park above the Onomichi Channel peaks mid to late November. The ropeway is ¥500 one way and runs every 15 minutes.

Details

About a 10-minute walk from Onomichi hotel Yutori to the ropeway's base station. Early mornings are quiet, with light coming in from the Seto Inland Sea side.

When

Nov 10 – Nov 30, 2026
Ropeway 9:00 am–5:15 pm

Where

Senkoji Park, Onomichi

Price

Park free; ropeway ¥500 one way

Nearest b hotel

Onomichi hotel Yutori approx. 1.1 km

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Local eventsHiroshima City

Hiroshima Dreamination (sample)

Peace Boulevard is lit by about 1.4 million lights every winter. Lights on 5:30–10:30 pm, free to walk through.

Details

The venue is the green belt of Peace Boulevard between Rijo-dori and Tanaka-machi. It is right outside b hotel Heiwa-odori and about a 15-minute walk from Casa en. Dates, hours and the number of lights change every year — check the official site.

When

Nov 17, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
5:30–10:30 pm

Where

Peace Boulevard, Naka-ku, Hiroshima

Price

Free

Nearest b hotel

Heiwaodori approx. 0.5 km
Casa en approx. 0.8 km

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Seasonal highlightsMiyajima / Hatsukaichi

Miyajima Oyster Festival (sample)

Held on the second weekend of February in front of Miyajima pier. Grilled oysters, oyster rice and more at stall prices.

Details

About 10 minutes by ferry from Miyajimaguchi; the JR Pass is valid on the JR West Miyajima Ferry. Dates change each year — check the Hatsukaichi tourism association announcement.

When

Feb 13 – Feb 14, 2027
10 am–3 pm

Where

Miyajima pier plaza

Price

Free entry (food sold separately)

Nearest b hotel

Kaniwaso approx. 0.2 km
Miyajima Omotesando approx. 0.2 km

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Related Q&A: Can I use the JR Pass for the Miyajima ferry?