Ondo no Seto townscape

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Ondo no Seto townscape

Legend has it that the area was developed by Taira no Kiyomori over 800 years ago. The boats that come and go have an emotional impact along with the scenery of the Setouchi area.

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It is said that the strait between Kegoya-cho, Kure City, and Kurahashi Island was cultivated as a new shipping route over 800 years ago in 1162 by Taira no Kiyomori, a powerful man of the time, over a period of about ten months. The strait is about 90 meters wide and is known as a difficult place for ships due to its fast currents, but even today, about 700 ships of all sizes come and go each day, and you can enjoy the unique scenery of this Setouchi town.

Two bridges, the "Ondo Bridge "and “the Second Ondo Bridge”, are painted in vermillion, cross from Kegoya-cho town to Ondo-cho town, named after Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, built by Taira no Kiyomori. On the Kegoya-cho town side of the Ondo Bridge is "Ondo no Seto Koen" Park, where about 2,300 cherry trees can be seen from late March to early April, and about 8,300 red and white azaleas can be seen from late April to early May.

It is also recommended to take a stroll along the streets of Ondo-cho town, and the old streets by the sea are dotted with cafes, bakeries, and guesthouses that use old houses. Also, It is nice to stay and experience the life of Ondo-cho.

Highlights

  • The narrow strait is said to have been cultivated by Taira no Kiyomori over 800 years ago as a new sea route.
  • At the foot of the Ondo Bridge, which connects Kegoya-cho town and Ondo-cho town, is Ondo no Seto Koen Park, where cherry blossoms and azaleas bloom in spring.
  • Ondo-cho Town is dotted with cafes and bakeries that use old houses.
  • There are also guest houses where you can enjoy a relaxing stay.

Photos

  • Ondo no Seto with a vermilion bridge

    Ondo no Seto with a vermilion bridge

  • Ships of all sizes sail by

    Ships of all sizes sail by

  • Photogenic landscape

    Photogenic landscape

  • It is also known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, attracting many tourists

    It is also known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, attracting many tourists

  • After the cherry blossom season, the azaleas will be in full bloom.

    After the cherry blossom season, the azaleas will be in full bloom.

  • The fantastic night view is also an attraction.

    The fantastic night view is also an attraction.

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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

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Sorry, we don’t.

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

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No free Wi-Fi available.

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Are coin lockers available?

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Not available.

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Is parking available?

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Yes.

Reviews

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  • Hsuan Chen

    可以搭乘音戸渡船,欣賞具有意義的兩座朱紅色的音戶大橋。

  • 傅玉芬

    可以來吃這邊的蛤蠣,超大且新鮮。

Details

Name in Japanese
音戸の瀬戸 町並み
Postal Code
737-0012
Address
Kegoya, Kure City, Hiroshima
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Walk anytime
Admission
Free
Access
By bus: From Kure Station on the JR Kure Line, take the Kure-Kurahashijima Line for about 30 minutes, and get off at Kiyomori-zuka bus stop.
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