Onomichi Station, Railway station in Onomichi, Japan
Onomichi Station is a railway station in Onomichi with one side platform and two island platforms connected by an underground passage. This design allows passengers to move smoothly between different train lines and ferry connections.
The station opened on November 3, 1891 and became a major transportation hub on the Sanyo Main Line connecting Kobe to western regions. Its location made it a central anchor for the city's trade connections.
The station serves as an entrance to many temples and traditional shopping streets with local restaurants where visitors can experience the region's character directly.
The station has a staffed ticket office for purchasing tickets and offers convenient transfers to ferries heading to nearby islands. Visitors should allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours.
The etSETOra sightseeing train ends at this station and gives passengers direct access to cycling terminals along the Shimanami Kaido route. This connection makes it simple to reach the island cycling network directly from the platform.
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