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Senkoji Ropeway, Onomichi
Senkoji Ropeway, Onomichi · Senkoji Ropeway · 千光寺山ロープウェイ
Ride Senkoji Ropeway for high views over the sea and islands off Onomichi. After arriving at the summit, walk around to explore the views.
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Visitor information
Admission
Junior-high students and older 500 yen one way, 700 return; elementary students and younger 250 one way, 350 return. One preschool child per accompanying guardian rides free.
Opening hours
Services normally run every 15 minutes, 09:00–17:15. No regular closing days, but bad weather or inspections may suspend services. Event extensions apply only on the specified dates.
What to see at Senkoji Ropeway, Onomichi
Onomichi from above
Look across the sea and islands from the hill. After riding up and enjoying the views, descend on stairs or take the ropeway back down.
How to get to Senkoji Ropeway, Onomichi
Walk about 15 minutes from JR Onomichi Station to the lower ropeway station, then ride about three minutes to the summit. By bus, take an eastbound service to Nagaeguchi (長江口). Distinguish routes starting at Shin-Onomichi.
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Before you visit
To avoid descending on stairs
Choose a return ticket if a stair descent would be difficult. Walking remains around the summit even with the ropeway. Bad weather or inspections may suspend services; check same-day operator notices.
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Getting the JR-pass return-ticket discount
The holder presenting a JR-WEST RAIL PASS before purchase can buy an adult return for 630 yen. The standard return costs 700 yen; showing the pass after purchase does not qualify. A pass does not provide a free ride.
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Summit camera and service information
Check stated camera coverage and update time together. Ropeway operation is separate from the image; check operator notices.
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Tickets and booking for Senkoji Ropeway, Onomichi
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Questions about Senkoji Ropeway, Onomichi
Does the ropeway eliminate walking?
You still walk around the summit viewpoints. The ropeway replaces the uphill climb; ride back down too if you also want to avoid descending on stairs.
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