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With a inhabitants that’s consistently declining for the previous 50 years and that’s older than the nationwide common, you shouldn’t be shock by the variety of abandonne homes in Onomichi as these are two of the main components that specify why the buildings are deserted. What additionally doesn’t assistance is the geography of town, the place many homes have been construct on the hill facet the place in lots of circumstances re-building may very well be prohibited beneath the present legislation. Sadly, that imply that the small streets of Onomichi are dotted with deserted homes.
Fortunately, there’s group of people that dedicate their time to advertise the renovation of those outdated constructing, both for residential or industrial use. That is the case of Miharashi-tei.
Construct in 1921, the constructing was out of use for almost 30 years. The renovation on the constructing began in 2015 and accomplished in spring of 2016. It’s now a guesthouse with dormitory and personal rooms, but it surely’s additionally a restaurant/bar. I solely visited the cafe the place I ordered a scrumptious orange juice and a set of cookie. The within of the cafe is basically cute and the view from the window is simply improbable, it was even higher as I used to be there proper throughout cherry blossom season. I might personally advocate going not less than to the cafe if you’re concerned about sustainable economic system and in renovating deserted buildings. Simply test the schedule as they’ve totally different hours relying on the day of the week.
If by likelihood you resolve to remain there for the night time, simply bear in mind that the entry require some strolling and as they are saying, there’s about 360 steps to go up the hill from the station. There’s additionally no entry by automotive, so additionally no entry by way of taxi, however you can park within the Senjoki park parking zone. Additionally they advocate parking your bicycle on the backside of the hill in the event you cycle to Onomichi. When you have massive baggage, you would possibly need to depart them within the coin locker on the station or retailer them on the Kuroneko Yamato workplace, there’s one by the port and one alongside the procuring avenue.
I might for certain advocate to go, not less than to the cafe, however if you wish to keep for the night time in a restored constructing with simpler entry, there’s really two different hostel/guesthouse with a restaurant house situated alongside the procuring arcade, Anago no Nedoko and Yado Curly.
Getting there
Positioned on high of the hill near Senko-ji temple. Full instruction on the official web site.
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