[Hiroshima] A girls' solo trip to retro Onomichi ♪ 9 recommended hotels and ryokan

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Onomichi, located in the southeastern part of Hiroshima, has flourished as a port town since ancient times. The beautiful townscape has a nostalgic atmosphere, with the Seto Inland Sea sparkling in the sunlight, retro back alleys, stone steps, cats, green trees, and houses sparkling like illuminations at night.

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Because of its charm, it has often been used as a setting for novels, movies, and animations, and is also attracting attention as a sacred place for works. In addition, the narrow alley has a cat-themed “Fukuishi Neko,” so it is nicknamed “Neko no Hosomichi.”

Onomichi, which faces the Seto Inland Sea, has a lot of delicious food, including seafood and mountain delicacies! If you're going to stay in such a place, you'll want to eat delicious and healthy gourmet food made with fresh local seafood, Hiroshima beef, and fresh vegetables. That's why the food you can eat at the inn is an essential point of hotel selection.

Besides food, there are many other things that are important when choosing a hotel. One of them is "view". Since you're traveling alone in Onomichi, where the beautiful scenery spreads out, you'll want to enjoy it at the place where you're staying. This time, we will introduce hotels and ryokan that are recommended for solo female travellers.

"Green Hill Hotel Onomichi" is adjacent to a commercial facility located about a 2-minute walk from Onomichi Station. This is a hotel where you can relax while gazing at the Onomichi Channel that stretches out in front of the hotel and the ferries that come and go. The ferry terminal to Mukaishima and Innoshima is right in front of the hotel, making it a convenient location for sightseeing to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea.

There are single rooms on the Onomichi Channel side and Onomichi Station side. From the rooms on the Onomichi Station side, you can see the scenery from Onomichi Station to Mt. Senkoji. On the other hand, although the view differs from room to room, if you choose a room on the Onomichi Channel side, you can see the calm sea and the comings and goings of ferries.

At the breakfast buffet, you can enjoy the classic breakfast menu and other dishes typical of Hiroshima and Onomichi while gazing at the Onomichi Channel from the glass-enclosed interior. Especially recommended menu items are the flower-shaped sausage, which is a long-selling product in Hiroshima, dried young sardines caught in the waters near Onomichi, and healthy rice grown with Manda Koso. The breakfast-only soup-type “Special Curry” is also a popular menu item.

"Bella Vista Spa & Marina Onomichi" is located on a hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, about 40 minutes by car from Onomichi Station. It's a little far from the station, but if you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up and drop off free of charge, so you can use it with confidence even if you're a solo female traveler. Also, one of the attractions is that there are plenty of activities that can be experienced because it is a resort far from the city. For example, you can experience a sense of unity with the surrounding nature, such as astronomical observation on the terrace and relaxation yoga while gazing at the spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea. In addition, there are plenty of services for adult women to become beautiful, such as esthetics and Chinese chiropractic.

All guest rooms are over 50 square meters in size, and are equipped with spacious Simmons beds. In addition, all rooms are oceanfront with a view of the Seto Inland Sea, so you can have the ocean in front of the hotel all to yourself. In addition, there is a denim teddy bear in the guest room that can be taken home♡ In addition, the room is filled with high-quality items such as tea sets and porcelain, including amenities from "BVLGARI"'s "Eau Parfume Ote Blanc". I'm here. Spending time alone in this luxurious space seems to be irreplaceable.

From the open-air bath with a view, you can soak in the bath while admiring the beauty of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea. In addition to the open-air bath, there is also a cypress bath and a bedrock bath, making it a space where you can relax both physically and mentally. And after the spa, you can cool down by drinking drinks and eating homemade ice cream while watching healing videos at the bathing area. It's the ultimate luxury to be able to heal yourself at your own pace without worrying about anyone else.

The restaurants include the main dining room "Eretegia", "Sushi Soubou", "Soubou", and "SOFU PASTA & CAFE". At "Eretegia", the chef who trained in the Basque region of Spain and chefs from all over the world prepare dishes using plenty of Setouchi ingredients. At Sobo, you can enjoy Japanese cuisine using the bounty of the Seto Inland Sea. Breakfast is at "Eretegia" or "Sobo".

"Onomichi Daiichi Hotel" is located about 3 minutes on foot from Onomichi Station. With the Shimanami Kaido Rent-a-Cycle nearby, the hotel is conveniently located for both sightseeing in the city and cycling along the Shimanami Kaido. Also, there are many commercial facilities and restaurants nearby, so it's perfect for a solo female traveler.

The guest rooms, which were renovated in June 2017, are all well-maintained and comfortable, but if you're traveling alone we recommend a single room or semi-double room.

Breakfast is a nutritious Japanese buffet with fresh ingredients, mainly seafood and mountain delicacies from the Seto Inland Sea. If you have a good breakfast, you can go out for a walk or cycling in Onomichi.

If you are planning to cycle the Shimanami Kaido, we recommend ordering "2 homemade grilled rice balls + tea included." Even if you leave early in the morning, you can pick it up at that time if you let us know the desired time in advance. Renting a bicycle from the rental bike shop in front of the hotel and enjoying a leisurely island tour while enjoying the pleasant sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea is something that only a solo female traveler can do.

Located about a 5-minute walk from Onomichi Station, there is a complex facility "ONOMICHI U2" that was renovated from a shipping warehouse. "HOTEL CYCLE" is a cyclist-only hotel within the facility. In addition to the hotel, there are restaurants, cafes, select shops, rental bicycles, and more in the retro atmosphere of the facility, which is bustling with people every day.

Only standard twin and deluxe twin rooms are available. The beds are made by Simmons so that you can soothe your tired body. In the room, there is a cycle hanger and a space where you can maintain the bicycle you brought in, and it is popular with cyclists. Of course, even non-cyclists can stay here, and there are stylish cafes, restaurants, bakeries, etc. in the same building, so it's popular among female travelers alone.

The bathroom is equipped with non-silicone shampoo and conditioner from the "TAMANOHADA" series that uses plant materials. This shampoo is popular for its pleasant scent and smooth wash. The towels are of the highest quality among Imabari towels, and there is no doubt that you will be enchanted by their good absorbency.

For breakfast, you can choose either a set menu or a buffet. The homemade bread, which is highly praised for its exquisiteness, is baked using the natural yeast Levain and the blessings of the mountains and seas unique to Onomichi. It's an irresistible breakfast for girls who like bread. Also, fresh seasonal vegetables are great for girls who care about their health.

Onomichi Kokusai Hotel is located about a four-minute drive from Onomichi Station. With a total of 85 guest rooms and three restaurants, it is one of the largest hotels in Onomichi. There are also convenience stores and restaurants nearby, making it a convenient location. There is also a free car park and bicycle parking lot, both of which are the largest in the city.

Rooms have Serta beds. If you book a double room, you'll get a comfortable 140cm wide bed to yourself. An air purifier with a nanoe humidification function is also installed, so you don't have to worry about dry skin when you wake up!

Our ``precious breakfast'' is made with carefully selected ingredients, such as fresh seafood from Hiroshima and seasonal organic vegetables. You can enjoy a healthy and nutritionally balanced Japanese breakfast, including dried fish from the Seto Inland Sea, Koshihikari and raw eggs from Sera, Ondo chirimen from Ondo, and salad from Onomichi. In addition, you are free to eat tofu dishes, bread, yogurt, etc.

Amenities include Paula's "Kalahari" series. This series contains the fruit juice of the watermelon "MAKATAAN," which is also known as the "water bottle of the desert."

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Onomichi View Hotel Seizan is a Thai-style guest house overlooking the Onomichi Channel. The eye-catching Thai taxi "tuk-tuk" placed at the entrance. The rest of the interior is also filled with an atmosphere that makes you feel as if you are in Thailand! Such a unique guesthouse may stimulate the curiosity of girls with a strong sense of inquiry♪

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There are single rooms and dormitories for men and women, but if you are traveling alone as a female, we recommend the spacious semi-double rooms. All rooms have an ocean view and a retro feel, so you can relax and enjoy the night view or do some research. (*Photo is an example of a guest room.)

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Located near the top of the mountain overlooking the city, you can enjoy the beauty of both the city lit by the sun during the day and the city lit by electric lights at night. The scenery will be there for you when you want to look back on a day of sightseeing in Onomichi, or when you want to spend your time without thinking about anything.

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At the restaurant "Tantawan", you can eat authentic Thai cuisine. While gazing at the beautiful night view of Onomichi, there is a wide variety of menus such as Thai curries such as green curry and red curry, salads, deep-fried dishes, stir-fried dishes, and à la carte menus. It is the best environment for girls who like Thai food.

Onomichi Royal Hotel is located about a 4-minute walk from Onomichi Station. The attractive view is that you can enjoy both the Onomichi Channel and the shrines and temples that dot Mt. Senkoji. Another reason for its popularity is the location, which is a 5-minute walk from the ropeway station leading to Senkoji Temple.

We recommend the double bedroom, where you can relax in a spacious bed. There are rooms facing either Senkoji Temple or the Onomichi Channel. From the Senkoji side, you can enjoy the beauty of the trees and night view that change with the seasons, and from the Onomichi Channel side, you can see the calm Seto Inland Sea.

For breakfast, Japanese cuisine is served using plenty of ingredients from Hiroshima. The menu gradually expands to include homemade tamagoyaki, salads made with vegetables from Setoda, freshly cooked rice from Hiroshima, and small side dishes.

From the large windows of the restaurant "Sumiyoshi" where you can enjoy breakfast and dinner, you can see the Onomichi Channel. Especially in the morning, you can enjoy your breakfast while bathing in the soft light coming through the window. After-meal drinks such as coffee and tea are self-service, so you can have free refills, so you can enjoy your time after your meal at your leisure.

Yoro Onsen Yoro Onsen Honkan is located 15 minutes by car from Onomichi Station and 5 minutes by car from Shin-Onomichi Station. ryokan opened in 1960 and has a retro atmosphere with a Showa era feel. Here you can receive warm, homely hospitality that is great for solo female travelers.

Because onsen are cold and suitable for drinking, Yoro Onsen Honkan Honkan uses this onsen water for all the water used in the inn without running water. Of course, we also use this cold spring water to boil it in our baths. It's onsen that's nice and nice for girls who like to drink and soak, and can enjoy it both inside and outside of their bodies. The walls of the large public bath are lined with mosaic tiles, and you can admire the European scenery while soaking in the bathtub.

The guest rooms are Japanese-style or Western-style twin rooms with a size of 6 tatami mats. Although it has a Showa retro appearance, the water area has been renovated, so you can use it comfortably. It will heal your tired body from enjoying cycling and walking.

Inside the hall, there is a bandai that makes you feel like you are in a drama or movie set set in the Showa period. Sweets and cheap sweets are arranged in an orderly manner, and you may want to buy this and that.

"Hotel Innoshima" is located in Innoshima Park (Tenguyama) at an altitude of 207m overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and Shimanami Kaido. The beauty of the sunset seen from Innoshima Park, which is designated as a special national park area, is so beautiful that it has been selected as one of the eight views of Innoshima. There are several ways to get there from Onomichi Station, but if you take the bus bound for Habuminato-mae, it will take about an hour. A hotel pick-up service is available from the Habuminato-mae bus stop at the end of the line, so we recommend making a reservation in advance.

Guest rooms are either twin rooms or Japanese-style rooms. All rooms have an ocean view, so you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Seto Inland Sea that spreads outside the window no matter which room you stay in. You can relax in an open space with bright light.

You can enjoy a large panorama of the Seto Inland Sea from the large public bath. Through the large windows, you can enjoy the clear blue sky from morning to noon, the madder red sky at dusk, and the changing expressions of the Seto Inland Sea and sky as you soak in the hot springs. . I'm sure you'll be able to feel that it's going to be clean even in your heart.

meal, kaiseki cuisine is served, using plenty of the blessings of the mountains and seas of Setouchi. The menu changes with the season because it uses seasonal ingredients, but the reason for its popularity is the attitude of not missing the season.

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“Guntu” is the setting for the commercial of canned coffee “Georgia” starring Takayuki Yamada. It is an inn that floats on the sea where a dream-like space has been created in every aspect, from guest rooms and furnishings to baths where you can bathe while feeling the ocean nearby. Outside the window, the contrast between the sea and the sky and the beauty of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea flow like a movie. It's a hotel I've always dreamed of staying at.

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The calm Seto Inland Sea sparkling in the sunlight, the Shimanami Kaido that runs over the sea, the stone steps that evoke history, and the cats that live in the back alleys - all of these are essential to the charm of Onomichi. To fully enjoy your trip to Onomichi, it is essential to choose an inn that offers delicious food and a great view. The inns introduced in this article are all places that will make these two wishes come true. Use them as reference for your trip to Onomichi.