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- With over 80 kinds of Japanese tea and tea ceremony paraphernalia, this is a tea drinker`s paradise. Opened in 1878, Imagawa Tomohiro is the 5th generation of his family to operate the shop. The shop is located down a narrow street just south of the end of third section of the shoten gai. Look for the black cat hanging curtain. Imagawa tea products are also available at several omiyage shops around town.Open every day from 9 – 7.
- Located above Paraiso, Yes Bar is a relaxing place for a drink with friends. The ever cool Eiji-san keeps his bar stocked with a wide variety of unique sodas and imported beers. Sit at the bar and have a chat about music with Eiji-san or head up to the roof top patio and lie back in the hammock. Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays untils 9.
- Located next to UFO, this supermarket has the widest range of vegetables in Onomichi.
- Sells a wide range of goods for your apartment and probably the only decent, affordable place to buy a bicycle in town.
- This is a brand new coffee shop in the shotengai serving up gourmet coffee and cakes. Classico is located in the first section of the shotengai.
- Discount grocery store next to Kappa Sushi. Prices are low but the produce isn't always as fresh as Aeon or Izumi. Also, unlike most grocery stores, Ebiri does not stock alcohol of any kind.
- There are very useful Japanese lessons held in the community center very near to Aeon. Volunteers give lessons from 7-8:30pm on Tuesdays and are 500 yen a month. It’s open in accordance with the Japanese school year so it’s closed over summer and starts again in September.
- If you hate hospitals and know that you’re suffering from the flu or other respiratory illness, this small clinic is a nice alternative that is conveniently located behind the station.
- A small record shop located at the north exit of Onomichi Station. This shop specializes in independent Japanese music and the owner also organizes live shows around town. The shop is easy to spot due to the giant cat painting over the entrance.
- The best place for food in all of Onomichi. Yamaneko features a mix of westerner and Japanese style meals, including the ever popular “yamaneko” lunch set, all at reasonable prices. The restaurant has a very laid back atmosphere with chilled music and rotating art exhibits. The staff is incredibly friendly. Though they speak little English, the staff is used to catering to foreign clientele. When you exit the station, head left along the seaside road for about 10 minutes.
- Caters to all your electronic needs. You will find it at the bottom of Route 184 near the train tracks. If you can't find what you're looking for, try the Yamada Denki in Higashi-Hiroshima City.
- There are a few women’s clinics around town. A fairly easy one to find is, Hotta Women’s Clinic. To get there turn right after Himawari, northbound on Route 184.
- A cool Chai shop run by husband and wife duo, Hiro and Tamako. Try Chaider's original Chaider and Carp Chaider drinks, made with green tea and cider. Hiro and Tamako also make unique Onomichi omiyage and have a wealth of knowledge on what to see in do in town. Both speak excellent English. Follow the Shotengai for 100 metres, turn right down a little side street. The bright orange shop front can't be missed.
- A department store next to Onomichi station. It has a small range of import foods downstairs. It tends to be the most expensive place for groceries but is your best bet for less standard produce and food products.
- Located in the Shotengai, Borracho is a Spanish Tapas restaurant. The food and selection of drinks is great but it can bit a bit pricey. An excellent place to relax with friends or to go on a date. Look for the large red sign.
- Funky coffee shop with a warm eclectic atmosphere and cool, chilled out music. Comfortable chairs and art books to browse make it a great place to waste your time. Open from 1-10pm. It's the first building in the shotengai above the Discount Ticket Shop.
- A department store with supermarket on the first floor. They have the biggest selection in Onomichi. Open until 9pm.
- This is the most convenient supermarket in Onomichi as it is open until 11pm and has a wide variety of food at reasonable prices.
- Go here if you have any kind of ailment. They always seem to have an English-speaking doctor on staff. You pay for your treatment before you leave the hospital, remember to take your national health care card. It's on Route 2 a little bit further down the road from Izumi.
- Another excellent liquor shop. It is a bit of a trek from the station but it has a fine selection of nihonshu available. The shop also stocks an excellent green tea umeshu from Wakayama. The owners are very friendly and make wonderful recommendations if you aren't sure what you want.
- A small liquor shop in the Shotengai run by a sweet little obaa-chan. Uragami san keeps her shop filled with a good selection of Chugoko region nihonshu, shochu, and umeshu, as well as beer and spirits. Look for the stacks of Asahi Beer out front.
- Located in Higashi-Onomichi, just to the southeast of the station. Uniqlo is a great place to pick up fairly priced clothing that actually fits.
- Saka Bar features an ever rotating list of Japanese and imported beers that are otherwise difficult to find. If beer isn't your game, it also has variety of mix drinks and good selection of whiskeys. The barman dabbles as a DJ and so he always has eclectic mix of tunes pumping out of a top notch sound system. To reach Saka Bar follow the path from the Ropeway station up towards Senkoji Temple for about 2-3 minutes. It is on your left.
- This is Onomichi’s sports park. There is a swimming pool, gym, baseball stadium, running course and tennis. The gym is very cheap at around 350 yen per session. It’s a fair hike up the mountain though if you are biking or walking. To get there go up 184 and turn left just after the Shinkansen station, its well marked.
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