[Hiroshima] Onomichi, a sacred place for lovers ♡ 7 hotels recommended for couples + special edition

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Onomichi is located in the southeastern part of Hiroshima. It is the perfect town for couples to take a romantic trip, with views of the Onomichi Channel and the Shimanami Kaido that runs over the Seto Inland Sea. In particular, Senkoji Park, where you can see a beautiful night view that has been selected as one of the top 100 night views in Japan, is a must-visit spot for couples!

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"Senkoji Park" is also certified as "Lover's Sanctuary", and there is also a monument commemorating it. On the fence on the side, you can hang "Love Musubi / Love Key" where you can write your name and message, and if you lock it, you can leave your memories of two people. There is no doubt that it will be a wonderful memory of a couple's trip ♡

The meal you can enjoy at your hotel is an important part of your trip. During sightseeing and walking, you touch various things and the tension keeps rising. However, when you check in at your inn, you may feel tired. In such a case, if you can eat a dish that uses fresh ingredients from the sea and mountains of Onomichi, you should be able to blow away your tiredness and talk with your loved one with a smile♡

Another point that is indispensable for an inn where two people can cherish their time is the view from the inn. In Onomichi, there are many inns where you can see the beautiful night view of the Seto Inland Sea and the town. The view should make the two of you feel even more romantic... ♡ So this time, we're going to introduce a hotel in Onomichi that will make your time together memorable with two key points: "food" and "scenery." and ryokan.

About 40 minutes by car from Onomichi Station. "Bella Vista Spa & Marina Onomichi" is located away from the city center, and is a resort hotel that makes you feel like you are in a tropical resort with all the facilities such as hotel, restaurant and marina. Let's spend a dream time with him, freed from everyday life.

All guest rooms are over 50 square meters with an ocean view and a luxurious space. If you spend time alone in such a room, just gazing at the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, you should be able to feel the extraordinary. The amenities are from BVLGARI, and you can feel the high quality from the interior and tea set.

There are six restaurants in the hotel where you can enjoy local produce for local consumption. At the main dining room "Eretegia", chefs trained in the Basque region of Spain, which is famous for its gastronomy, and chefs gathered from all over the world show off their skills using ingredients from the Setouchi region. You can taste carefully selected fresh fish from the Seto Inland Sea, and at Sobo, you can enjoy dishes prepared with Japanese techniques using seasonal Seto Inland Sea ingredients. A variety of exquisite dishes that you can enjoy in a space where you can enjoy the extraordinary may be a plate of memories for the two of you.

The view from the hotel is beautiful and dreamlike. Among them, the ephemeral beauty of the short time at dusk is sure to remain in your mind like stop motion. Enjoy your happy moments with him.

“Green Hill Hotel Onomichi” is located about 2 minutes on foot from Onomichi Station and close to the ferry terminal for Mukaishima and Innoshima. The location is convenient for sightseeing in the city and the islands, and it is easy to move around. The view from the hotel is perfect as it faces the Onomichi Channel.

The twin rooms on the Onomichi Channel side boasting an ocean view have two types of rooms with different sizes. The standard type has a calm atmosphere with a navy carpet that creates an image of the seaside and elegance. The spacious type has two large windows overlooking the Onomichi Channel, allowing you to spend a romantic time.

At the hotel restaurant, Harbor Kitchen, you can enjoy lunch or dinner with a view of the Onomichi Strait. This beautiful view is sure to create precious memories for the two of you. For dinner, you can enjoy a Western menu including beef cutlets and beef loin steaks, as well as a dinner-only Western and Japanese set menu.

The breakfast buffet is available at the event space "Chambre". You can enjoy local gourmet food while gazing at the ocean through the large windows. Hana Sausage, a cherry blossom-shaped sausage that has been loved in Hiroshima for many years, is a dish that goes well with both Japanese and Western food and gives you a sense of Hiroshima. In addition, there are many local gourmet foods such as "Onomichi Chirimen".

“Onomichi Kokusai Hotel” is the largest hotel in Onomichi with 85 guest rooms and 3 restaurants, located about a 4-minute walk from Onomichi Station. Free parking and free bicycle parking are also available, both of which are the largest in the city. In addition, there are several free shuttles a day to Onomichi Station, Shin-Onomichi Station, and the ropeway platform, making it very convenient for sightseeing and transportation.

If you are staying as a couple, we recommend the Grand Twin Room, where you can spend time together comfortably. The guest room is equipped with a semi-double bed made by Serta, which is extremely comfortable. Guest rooms are equipped with an air purifier with a humidifying function.

During the daytime, you can enjoy a meal while enjoying the calm Seto Inland Sea scenery. On the other hand, at night, "Crystal" transforms into a sky lounge where you can enjoy a romantic night view. Why don't you spend a wonderful time with him while drinking alcohol?

"Tasty 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 rice" and "onsen eggs" from Sera, "Ondo Chirimen" from Ondo, and "salad" from Onomichi. You can also help yourself to tofu dishes, bread, yogurt, and more.

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"Senkoji Park" has been certified as a sacred place for lovers and has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 night views. Senkoji Sanso, located nearby, is a 10-minute taxi ride from Onomichi Station, and a 7-minute walk from the ropeway summit station. The view from the inn near the summit is spectacular!

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All of the rooms at this ryokan offer a panoramic view of Onomichi city, and the open windows offer a particularly impressive panorama. As the sun sets and night falls, the lights come on one by one, anticipating a special time just for the two of you. You can also enjoy the great view from the open-air observation bath. Spending time in the large public bath, soaking in the view of the cityscape you and your partner walked through together, is the perfect time to hone your femininity. Relieve the fatigue of your journey and charm your partner with a refreshed appearance.

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For meal, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients such as locally produced conger eel, stonefish, abalone, migratory crab, and oysters. From autumn to winter, there is also a plan where you can enjoy matsutake mushrooms and abalone. In addition, the "Daisen Takara Nabe", which uses the specialty "Setouchi Six Grain Pork", has a light aftertaste but has a strong umami flavor. Since it's in-room dining, you can enjoy dinner just the two of you without worrying about your surroundings.

About 5 minutes by car from Onomichi Station. “Onomichi Onomichi Minato Hotel” is a cute hotel with an atmosphere that fuses the atmosphere of an old folk house with fashion. The convenient location is also attractive, being close to the Onomichi Ropeway station that leads to Senkoji Park, a holy place for lovers, and the downtown area.

The spacious luxury twin rooms are equipped with beds made by Simmons, which is also used in first-class hotels. There is also a massage chair installed, which will help you relax your tired body. Once you're completely relaxed, it's time to spend some relaxing time with him.

The hotel has the only natural onsen in the city. The large communal bath is equipped with onsen far-infrared dry sauna. There is also a shampoo bar, so you might be able to use that shampoo you've been wondering about♪

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When you think of Hiroshima, you think of oysters. Now that you have come all the way to Hiroshima, you want to eat delicious oysters to your heart's content. At this hotel, you can always enjoy 10 kinds of oysters not only from Hiroshima but from all over Japan. Various sizes and types. You can get not only raw oysters but also fried oysters.

“Onomichi Daiichi Hotel” is a popular hotel for cyclists, located about 3 minutes on foot from Onomichi Station. The Shimanami Kaido Rent-a-Cycle is nearby, making it a perfect location for couples who want to enjoy sightseeing while cycling. There are many commercial facilities and restaurants in the surrounding area, and the location makes it easy to go sightseeing in the city, so it is recommended even if you don't have plans to cycle.

The twin room facing the coastal road offers an outstanding view of the Onomichi Channel. At night, the lights of the ships floating on the sea and the lights of the coastline create a great atmosphere! The next morning, you and your partner can look out the large window at the sea sparkling in the morning sun. With such a view, a day spent in the scenic Onomichi is sure to be an irreplaceable one.

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, why not try the breakfast (fee required) of two homemade grilled rice balls and tea? If you leave before 7am, you can receive this breakfast. Rent a bicycle from the rental shop in front of the hotel and enjoy island hopping together while taking in the refreshing Seto Inland Sea breeze.

"HOTEL CYCLE" is located by the sea, about a 5-minute walk from Onomichi Station. This is a stylish designer's hotel where you can check in with your bicycle, which is great for cyclists. The hotel is located in the "ONOMICHI U2" complex, which houses local restaurants, general stores, and other shops, so it's a popular place not only for cyclists, but also for fashion-conscious people.

You can leave your bicycle in your room. The room type is either standard twin or deluxe twin. The rooms are equipped with beds made by Simmons, which are used in first-class hotels around the world, so that you can relax and soothe your tired body.

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At the "KOG BAR" in the center of the restaurant area, you can enjoy a variety of drinks, from classics to originals. The name of the store is said to be derived from "paddle" the pedals of a bicycle. A "cog chair" with pedals and a saddle is installed at the counter. That humorous twist is fun, isn't it?

Butti Bakery's breads are baked daily using the natural Levain yeast. At the breakfast buffet, you can eat bread from this bakery, fresh salads using seasonal vegetables, and egg dishes. It's a perfect breakfast for couples who like bread in the morning.

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"guntû" is a gorgeous small paradise on the sea, with "Bella Vista Spa & Marina Onomichi" as the port of arrival and departure. The commercial for canned coffee "Georgia" featuring Takayuki Yamada is also attracting attention. A luxury hotel where you can enjoy the ultimate in luxury, where you can feel the sea, the wind, the beauty of the islands, and the Seto Inland Sea with all five senses.

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There are four types of guest rooms available, and of course, all rooms have an ocean view. It also has a terrace, so you can sit on the sofa and enjoy a leisurely chat with him while feeling the comfortable sea breeze. Enjoy the morning glow of the ocean from the open-air bath, doze off in bed, or read a book quietly. Enjoy the ultimate time in your own way.

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There is also a porch on board. While gazing out at the ocean in front of you, you can enjoy eating seasonal sweets and drinking sake with local dried fish. Why don't you spin an irreplaceable time with him on the sea released from the outside world?

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The food you can enjoy onboard is supervised by Shigeyoshi, a Japanese restaurant in Harajuku, Tokyo that has been featured in the manga Oishinbo. Meals are prepared with care so that you can feel the real luxury on the sea. I'm happy that they take care of each person's taste as much as possible so that you can eat as much as you want.

Onomichi has a lot of things to liven up your trip as a couple, such as beautiful townscapes, night views, and places that couples want to visit. After enjoying such a place to your heart's content, you'll want to spend some romantic time alone at an inn with a wonderful atmosphere. The hotels and ryokan introduced in this article are all places where such wishes can be fulfilled. Please enjoy a wonderful Onomichi trip at your favorite inn.