Mukaishima Island, Onomichi

#11 among attractions in Onomichi

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Mukaishima Island is the northernmost island in Geiyo Islands chain accommodating Nishiseto Expressway connecting Honshu and Shikoku islands. Its coasts are washed by Seto Inland Sea. The island's highest peak is Takamiyama 283.2 m high. ()

Local name: 向島 Area: 9 mi²Maximum elevation: 929 ftCoordinates: 34°22'60"N, 133°11'60"E

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Mukaishima Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jōdo-ji, Senkō-ji, Jikō-ji, Senkōji Ropeway.

2.1 miN
Temple, Buddhist temple
Jōdo-ji, Onomichi
53 min walk • Jōdo-ji is a temple of Shingon Buddhism in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As a site sacred to the boddhisattva Kannon, it is the 9th temple on the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. The temple, built at the end of the Kamakura period, is noted for two national treasures: the temple's main hall and the treasure pagoda.
1.9 miN
Temple, Buddhist temple, Buddhist architecture
Senkō-ji, Onomichi
49 min walk • Senkō-ji is a historic Japanese temple in Senko-ji Park in Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan.
1.7 miN
Temple
Jikō-ji, Onomichi
43 min walk • Jikō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture belonging to the Seizan Zenrin-ji of Jōdo-shū Buddhism. Its principal image is a seated image of Amida Nyōrai. The temple houses a National Treasure, an 1153 Heian Period hanging scroll of Fugen Enmei.
1.9 miN
Tram, Transport, Aerial tramway
Senkōji Ropeway, Onomichi
49 min walk • The Senkōji Ropeway is a Japanese aerial lift line in Onomichi, Hiroshima, operated by the city government. Opened in 1957, the line climbs Mount Senkōji of Senkō-ji, a famous temple. Senkōji Park around the temple is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.
1.9 miN
Museum, Art museum
Onomichi City Museum of Art, Onomichi
48 min walk • Onomichi City Museum of Art opened in Senkō-ji Park in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1980. The Museum reopened to a design by Tadao Ando in 2003. The collection includes works by Kobayashi Wasaku and Wada Eisaku.
1.9 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Nakata Museum, Onomichi
50 min walk • Nakata Museum opened in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1997. The collection includes works by Corot, Renoir, Cézanne, Kobayashi Wasaku, and Umehara Ryūzaburō.
2.1 miSW
Bridge
Innoshima Bridge, Onomichi
55 min walk • The Innoshima Bridge is a Japanese suspension bridge, part of the 59 kilometer Nishiseto Expressway linking the islands of Honshu and Shikoku. Completed in 1983, it has a main span of 770 metres and connects Mukaishima, Hiroshima with Innoshima, Hiroshima.
1.9 miN
Museum, Historical place
Kenkichi_Nakamura, Onomichi
48 min walk • Norikichi Nakamura is a singer born in Hiroshima Prefecture.
6.2 miSW
Bridge
Ikuchi Bridge, Onomichi
157 min walk • Ikuchi Bridge is a road bridge in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is part of the Nishi-Seto Expressway "Shimanami Kaido" that connects Ikuchi Island and Innoshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea, and was awarded the Tanaka Award in the works...
3.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Onomichi City University, Onomichi
92 min walk • Onomichi City University is a municipal university in Japan. It is located in Hisayamada-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
3.7 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Bingo Athletic Stadium, Onomichi
94 min walk • Bingo Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was used as a venue for the 1992 AFC Asian Cup. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people.