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Enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Onomichi. Enjoy a spectacular aerial view.

The 3-minute ride connects the foot of Senkoji Mountain to the top of the mountain, offering beautiful views of the Onomichi Waterway and Onomichi City. The ropeway is unique in Japan, passing over shrines and temples, and offers a special view. Riding the ropeway while admiring the flowers and nature of the four seasons, you can enjoy a different flavor of Onomichi in each season, such as cherry blossoms in spring and azaleas in early summer.

It is a great location and historic city.

As for the location, the ropeway is in a perfect position to overlook the iconic landscape of Onomichi. The view of the boxy city from the Middle Ages, spun by the Onomichi waterway, is a typical view of Onomichi often depicted in movies and postcards. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Onomichi city and the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Senkoji Park, selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, and the oldest shrine in Onomichi, Gon Shrine, are dotted with historic spots. The area surrounding the Senkoji Ropeway is also rich in spots of cultural value, such as the Onomichi Municipal Museum of Art, Misode Tenmangu Shrine, and Tennei-ji Temple. There are also many scenic points from which to view the town of Onomichi and the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, making this an area where visitors can enjoy both history and the beauty of nature at the same time.

Visitors can experience the charm of Onomichi to the fullest by taking the ropeway to Senkoji Park and other nearby places of interest.

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