HiroshimaWalks

Cat Alley, Onomichi

A roughly 200-metre lane near Tenneiji Pagoda dotted with lucky stone cats, cat objects, small shops and museums.

3 min walk from the lower Senkoji Ropeway station
Stone steps and a carp streamer along the Narrow Path of Cats in Onomichi, HiroshimaOn-location photograph; location checked against the Wikimedia Commons source record
Stone steps and a carp streamer along the Narrow Path of Cats in Onomichi, HiroshimaPhoto: そらみみSource & rights CC BY-SA 4.0

Plan your visit

Cat places

Access
3 min walk from the lower Senkoji Ropeway station
Hours
Open streets; check individual venue hours
Admission
Free to walk

Before you go

Before you visit

The route has slopes and narrow lanes. Wear suitable shoes and make room for residents and other pedestrians.

Sources & verification

Information verification

Method
Official website
Last checked
● Recheck due2026.08.28
Current status
Listed
Source
Open source ↗

Transport, opening hours and local rules may change. Always check official information before visiting.

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