Do you ever feel like you’re running downhill through life? When you start to feel the ground slipping out from under your feet, I hope you’ll recharge the batteries in Onomichi, Japan. It’s astounding what a cup of green tea, delicious local cuisine, and sea views can do for the soul.
What’s the best way to soak up these natural wonders? While warm onsen waters wrap their arms around you in a blissful embrace. Let’s get right to it. Most of the pictures will do the talking here, but I’d like to share some Onomichi secrets with you so you can start making plans today!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.
1. Ryokan Urashima, Onomichi (from USD 70)
Ryokan Urashima is uniquely beautiful. It’s full of wide, open spaces that let in plenty of natural light. Just beyond it, you’ll find some of the best views of Onomichi. Take advantage of the tea kettle provided in every guest room, brew a pot of green tea, and walk out into those spectacular views every morning. This ryokan is well-reviewed by past travelers, and with good reason.
Ryokan Urashima
Address: Minogocho Minari 2500
4.2 km (2.7 mi) from Senkoji Park
2. Route Inn Grantia Fukuyama Spa Resort, Fukuyama (from USD 81)
Route Inn Grantia Fukuyama’s onsen is large, spacious, and exhilarating. Whether you want to be indoors or out, you’ll find peace in this sanctuary. Rooms are fitted with private bathrooms and tubs. You can also slip into your own pair of free slippers and take advantage of the toiletries provided. The on-site restaurant has an expansive menu with something for every taste bud.
Route Inn Grantia Fukuyama Spa Resort
Address: Okinogamicho 5-27-11
17.05 km (10.6 mi) from Senkoji Park
3. Hotel Areaone Hiroshima Wing, Higashihiroshima (from USD 60)
Reasonable value for the price, but remote location may increase travel costs.
Great spa/onsen, large Japanese bath, and friendly service.
Short drive from Hiroshima Airport, ideal for early flights, but remote for other activities.
Very nice breakfast, restaurant on site, but limited English spoken.
Relaxation awaits at Hotel Areone Hiroshima Wing. Their onsen is a peaceful, quiet oasis and their restaurant is brimming with mouthwatering dishes. Again, we’re talking spectacular views that you’ll never get enough of. Each spacious guest room comes with its own private bathroom, air conditioning, and access to free Wi-Fi.
Hotel Areaone Hiroshima Wing
Address: Kouchichonyuno 11296-72
28.71 km (17.9 mi) from Senkoji Park
4. Hotel Kamogawaso, Takehara (from USD 71)
If cleanliness, plush gardens, and private onsens are your style, then drive on up to Hotel Kamogawaso. You can’t escape the gorgeous views, whether you’re absorbing the private grounds or Takehara. While bathrooms are shared, rooms are completely private, featuring air conditioning, TVs, and a quiet place to lay your head at night.
Hotel Kamogawaso
Address: Nishinomachi Nishiyusaka 445
29.63 km (18.5 mi) from Senkoji Park
5. Hotel Route-Inn Higashihiroshima Saijo Ekimae, Higashihiroshima (from USD 75)
Hotel Route-Inn Higashihiroshima Saijo Ekimae is equal parts beautiful and refreshing. Their onsen is a calm oasis for anyone needing to check out on the hustle and bustle of life for a time. Guest rooms feature flatscreen TVs, a tea kettle, and a private bathroom. When you’re ready, the onsite restaurant will be waiting with local, delectable dishes.
Hotel Route-Inn Higashihiroshima Saijo Ekimae
Address: Saijohonmachi 14-24
41.55 km (25.9 mi) from Senkoji Park
6. Suminoe Ryokan, Setoda (from USD 261)
Reasonable pricing for traditional Japanese experience with meals included.
Onsen, beautiful garden, sea view, and bike storage available.
Conveniently located near Shimanami Kaido for cycling, with nearby shops and restaurants.
Delicious traditional Japanese meals, attentive service, and nearby dining options.
Sea views, here we come. Suminoe Ryokan has them in spades. Some of their guest rooms feature those breathtaking views, but you’ll also find them all throughout the property. Stroll in their gardens, sip on some green tea, and take advantage of their Asian breakfast provided every morning.
Suminoe Ryokan
Address: Setoda-cho Setoda 264-3
15.74 km (9.8 mi) from Senkoji Park
7. Tomo Seaside Hotel, Tomo (from USD 52)
Whether you’re stepping into the embrace of their onsen or sitting down to enjoy a meal, the views that Tomo Seaside Hotel offer are staggering. Soak up the early morning light while you take in those views from their onsen’s warm waters. Each room comes with its own flat-screen TV, as well as free toiletries and slippers.
Tomo Seaside Hotel
Address: 555 Tomochotomo
17.48 km (10.9 mi) from Senkoji Park
8. Tsutsui, Setoda (from USD 52)
Plush bedding? Check. Clean accommodations? Check. Beautiful onsens to refresh in? Check. Tsutsui has it all, including waterfront views out over the mountains. This affordable accommodation features guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and private bathrooms. Perfectly situated so you can take advantage of Setoda and Onomichi, you’ll have everything you need right here for your memorable Japanese getaway.
Tsutsui
Address: Setoda Setodacho 216
15.66 km (9.8 mi) from Senkoji Park
9. Yourou Onsen Honkan, Onomichi (from USD 41)
Yourou Onsen Honkan is another great selection for your time in Onomichi. Here, guest rooms are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV. Bathrooms are shared, but you don’t have to pack any toiletries or your hair dryer. Their onsen is situated next to wide open windows that let Onomichi’s natural sunlight sparkle atop those warm, refreshing waters.
Yourou Onsen Honkan
Address: Minogou-cho Minari 2502-1
4.24 km (2.7 mi) from Senkoji Park
10. Nishiyama Bekkan, Onomichi (from USD 251)
Imagine tucking yourself into a peaceful, clean oasis where the most difficult decision you’ll have to make is whether you want a sea view or a garden view. Clean, fresh air and delicious Japanese cuisine await. You’ll also have access to free Wi-Fi and secure parking. Nishiyama Bekkan is the perfect pick if you’re looking to spend some time in an onsen overlooking picturesque Onomichi.
Nishiyama Bekkan
Address: Sanbacho 678-1
3.28 km (2.1 mi) from Senkoji Park
Refreshing onsen waves
Will life ever be the same again after a week of peaceful meditation and quiet? Probably not – it’ll be so much richer. I hope Onomichi’s refreshing onsen waves stay with you forever, no matter where you go from here.
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