Famous for its succulent Kobe beef and cosmopolitan flair, this booming port town sits between the Rokko Mountains and Osaka Bay. It contains a remarkable cultural mix of Swiss chalets, Moslem mosques and Russian Orthodox churches tucked between traditional Japanese buildings. A cable car ascends to the summit of Mount Rokko, a national park.
Onomichi is a picturesque city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, known for its charming hillside scenery and historical significance. The city features a network of narrow alleyways lined with traditional wooden houses, temples, and shrines. Onomichi is famous for its beautiful views of the Seto Inland Sea and the numerous islands dotting the horizon. Visitors can enjoy the scenic Shimanami Kaido cycling route, which connects the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, and explore local attractions such as the Onomichi City Museum of Art and the historic Senko-ji Temple.