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Jodoji

Jodoji is believed to have been founded more than 1400 years ago by Prince Shotoku, who wrote Japan's first constitution. Its main hall and pagoda are designated National Treasures, while the gate and Amida Hall are Important Cultural Properties. Despite the name, this is actually a Shingon sect temple. Free to walk the temple grounds; ¥500 garden, ¥400 treasure hall

Onomichi City Museum of Art

Features a modest collection of Chinese, Japanese, and Western art and handicrafts. However, the building itself tends to attract the most attention, having been redesigned by star architect Tadao Ando in 2003. Free, special exhibitions ¥1000.

Saikokuji

Giants tread here before you; check out the huge straw sandals hanging from the Niomon Gate. The striking red pagoda is a National Treasure. Free to walk the temple grounds, ¥400 main hall

Tenneiji

The 500 statues in the Rakan Hall are an impressive sight, and best followed by a visit to the  Maneki-Neko Museum next door, which has a whopping 1,500 statues of Japan's famous Lucky Cats.

Senkoji

Halfway down the Path of Literature, this is the largest temple on the hill, and #7 on the Old Temple Loop. Senkoji's specialty is the grinning Niko Niko Jizo doll, the "always smiling protector of children" that most Buddhist sages would have a fairly hard time recognizing as the boddhisattva Ksitigarbha. Look for the massive Kyo-onro bell tower, which rings in the New Year for Onomichi. Fre

Senkpji Park

The starting point for the Path of Literature, Senkoji Park is famous for its cherry blossoms there are also great views of the Seto Inland Sea and Onomichi's massive shipyards. Located atop a small hill, the park is best reached on the Senkoji Ropeway .
 

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