I originally thought this was just an ordinary secondhand store, but I didn't expect it to have fishing gear, trading cards, and all kinds of musical instruments. The selection is quite extensive. Japanese people are especially meticulous about preserving and organizing collectibles, so browsing here feels quite different from visiting a secondhand market in Taiwan. Even if you're not looking to buy anything in particular, it's still a good place to spend some time looking around.
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Shosenkyo Ropeway
This ropeway takes visitors to Shosenkyo Gorge in Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. Designated a national Special Place of Scenic Beauty, the gorge is renowned as “Japan’s most beautiful gorge.” The ropeway reaches the summit at an elevation of 3,471 feet in just 5 minutes, offering spectacular views along the way. Below, steep ravines and rugged granite formations create a magnificent natural landscape. The scenery is especially striking during the fall foliage season, which usually peaks around November.
The air up in the mountains is super fresh and a bit cool—perfect for escaping the summer heat! The ride from the base to the top isn't long, but the view is amazing. On clear days, you can even see Mt. Fuji!
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Senkoji Mountain Ropeway (Senkoji Park)
Mount Senkoji, one of Onomichi's three mountains, rises 144.2 meters above sea level. Senkoji Park extends from the summit to the mountainside. A ropeway connects downtown Onomichi with the park in about three minutes, offering easy access. Along the way, passengers can admire views of the Onomichi cityscape, which is recognized as a Japan Heritage site.
You can drive straight up to the parking lot on the mountain, but there aren't many spaces available. It's a short walk to Senkoji, and you get a great view of Onomichi City. Definitely a spot you shouldn't miss.
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Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum
The Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum is a popular attraction in Shibamata Park, about a 3-minute walk beyond Shibamata Taishakuten Temple via the approach from Shibamata Station. Dedicated to Tora-san, the main character of the Otoko wa Tsurai yo film series, the museum recreates Katsushika Shibamata as it appeared around 1960, including Kurumaya, the dango shop to which the free-spirited Tora-san always returns after traveling throughout Japan.
You can see what life was like for Japanese people in the old days here. The iron office desks and printing machines especially brought back a lot of childhood memories for me.
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