Onomichi Historic Hotel

You’ll probably want to seek out the historically relevant sites while on holiday in Onomichi. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the temples and waterfront.

Based on our travel expertise, Sakura Hotel Onomichi Ekimae is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Innoshima Suigun Castle is a short 15-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include Onomichi Royal Hotel and Onomichi Guest House Miharashi-tei - Hostel.

In Onomichi, you’ll find 65 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Onomichi is notable for landmarks like Innoshima Suigun Castle, Jikoji Temple and Shiga Naoya Former House. Cultural venues include Onomichi Literature Museum, Onomichi Motion Picture Museum and Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Senko-ji Temple and Onomichi City Hall.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Onomichi, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Onomichi, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.