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Ondo no Seto Strait & Ondo Ohashi Bridge
音戸の瀬戸・音戸大橋Hiroshima · Chugoku
A narrow, fast-flowing strait between the Kure mainland and Kurahashi Island, legendarily said to have been cut open in a single day by 12th-century warlord Taira no Kiyomori. A vivid red spiral bridge (Ondo Ohashi) arcs over the channel, framed by hillside parks that turn pink with cherry blossoms in spring. Best timed for late March-early April (cherry blossoms).
- Best season
- Spring
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.1· 808 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free — Ondo-no-Seto Park (viewpoints, Takagarasudai observation deck) has no admission and free parking.
- Nearest station
- JR Kure Station (bus onward)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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