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MeishinExpressway
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Shirotori IC
Mino Seki JCT
Toki JCT
R158
IchinomiyaJCT
Komatsu Kanazawa ToyamaEchigoYuzawa
Kyoto
Osaka
Maibara
Tsuruga
Fukui
TokyoNagoya
Ono
OyabeTonami JCT
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Autumn-Winter2017
C hubu Juka n E xpre ss w a y Rokuroshi Pasture・Sakadani・Tomita Districts
Inuikawa・Oyama・ Shimosho Districts
Goka District
Hokyoji・Manahime Lake・ Kamisho Distiricts
Izumi District
Echizen Railway Line
To Shirotori ICof Tokai HokurikuExpressway
JR Kuzuryu Line
Echizen Takehara
KobunatoHota
Hossaka
● Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Milk KoboOku Echizen
Yabanano SatoTOYOTA Rent a Car
To Fukui IC ofHokuriku Expressway
InuyamaCastle Ruins
See details inDowntown map
Kurodani Kannon
Hokyoji Temple
Hokyoji Ikoi no Mori Forest
Old Hashimoto Family’s Residense
ManahimekoYouth Recreation Village
Kuzuryu Lake
Sasao River Reservior
Yamakoya
Genampo
Heikedaira
Ubagadake
Nogo Hakusan
Oku EchizenManmaru Site
Huge rocksin Sakadani
● Fukui Prefectural Nature Conservation Center
Huge Cedaron Momoki Pass
Waterfall ofHotoke-gozen
Fukui IzumiSki Area
Kuzuryu SpaHeisei no Yu
HotelFrearu Izumi
Izumi MaesakaFamily Recreation Village
Spring Water in Itsuki
ShimohanbaraFureai Lakeside
Butterfly Water
Kuzuryu Ski Area
People’s Inn, Park Hotel Kuzuryu
Road StandRest Area Kuzuryu
Arashimadake
Star LandSakadani
Hatogayu Spa
Hishima
Katsuyama
Echizen Omiya
Hakariishi Ushigahara
Kita Ono
Echizen OnoEchizen Tano
Echizen Tomita
Katsuyama City
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Gifu Prefecture
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Ikeda Town
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KarikomiPond
Koike Park
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Ishidoro Jizoson
The Akane River
Echizen OnoCastle
Mt,Kameyama
Samurai Residence ofthe Old Uchiyama Family
Shichiken St. (Shichiken Morning Market)
Handicraft WorkshopMokko
JokamachiNishi Hiroba
Mizufune Shozu Heisei OnoyaSerikawa ShozuFolklore Archives
Shinbori Shozu
Echizen Ono Yui Station
Yui RakuzaFeudal Lord’s Retreat Kirari CenterOshozu
YoshikageSuikinkutsu
Ono City Hall
Yuitopia
Teramachi Ave.
JR Kuzuryu Line
JREchizenOno Sta.
Ono City Tourist Association
Shichiken Shozu
JokamachiHigashi Hiroba
Shozu Hiroba
Eki ShozuGoban MeisuianShozu
Ono Historical Museum
MiraculousMatchmaking Tree
Hongan ShozuItoyo no Sato
Spiritual Springat Shinokura Shrine
From Tokyo
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Haneda Komatsu Fukui Ono About 3h & 20min
Tokyo Maibara Fukui Ono About 4h & 40min
Tokyo Kanazawa Fukui Ono About 4h & 40min
JR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu South Exit Fukui Ono About 9h
(Bus) (JR Kuzuryu Line)
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By JR Lines
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Osaka/Kyoto Fukui Ono About 2h & 50min
Osaka Maihara JCT Fukui IC Ono About 3h & 20min
Expressway Bus Terminal at Hankyu Sanbangai, Osaka Fukui Ono About 4h & 30min
(Kosei Line Express Train) (JR Kuzuryu Line)
(Route 158)
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MeishinExpressway ( )( )
( )MeishinExpressway( )
HokurikuExpressway
( )HokurikuExpressway
By Car
By Car
By JR Lines
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Ichinomiya Shirotori IC Ono About 2h
Nagoya Maihara JCT Fukui IC Ono About 2h & 40min
Nagoya Fukui Ono About 3h & 10min
Meitetsu Bus Center/JR Nagoya Sta. Fukui Ono About 3h & 50min
(Route 158)
(Route 158)
(JR Kuzuryu Line)
(JR Kuzuryu Line)
(Hokuriku Line Express Train)
Tokai・HokurikuExpressway
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Tourism Promotion Section of Yui no machi Echizen OnoAddress: 3-37 Meirin-cho, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture 912-008330(0779)64-5519 Fax: 0779-64-5610
Address: 29-4-1 Nakatsugawa, Ono 0(0779)65-1500Open:8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closed:None https://rent.toyota.co.jp
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ECHIZENONOJOURNAL
ECHIZEN ONO JOURNAL
The city of Ono in Fukui Prefecture is affectionately called "Echizen Ono." A historical castle town, around 1576, a samurai named Kanamori Nagachika built Echizen Ono Castle atop Mt. Kameyama, affording sweeping views of the town. Echizen Ono retains histori-cal remnants and is abundant in nature. In autumn, the leaves color the mountains until winter when everything is white. The city has beautiful scenery, excellent water, great food, and warm people.
The city of Ono in Fukui Prefecture is affectionately called "Echizen Ono." A historical castle town, around 1576, a samurai named Kanamori Nagachika built Echizen Ono Castle atop Mt. Kameyama, affording sweeping views of the town. Echizen Ono retains histori-cal remnants and is abundant in nature. In autumn, the leaves color the mountains until winter when everything is white. The city has beautiful scenery, excellent water, great food, and warm people.
Tastes of Ono・Ono-zen・Oroshi-soba Noodles・Tonchan・Chicken Curry・Curry Seasoned Fried Rice・Ramen・Sauce Katsu-don Pork Cutlet Bowl
Spectacular Viewsin Echizen Ono
・Local Friendly Spots
・Inn Guide
越前大野
Ono City,Fukui Prefecture
Spectacular Views in Echizen OnoEchizen Ono Castle/ Castle in the Sky1
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Echizen Ono Castle was built around 1575. Under the right conditions from autumn to spring, a fog can cover the town to make the castle float in the sky.
3-109 Shiro-machi, Ono 0(0779)66-0234 Hours:9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(Open until 4:00 p.m. Oct. & Nov.)Closed:Dec. 1st to Mar. 31st Fee:Adults ¥200, Kids Free
Ryo-en Tree Illumination2A Japanese zelkova tree and cryptomeria tree over 100 years old grow from the same roots. It is believed that touching the trees will help you find true love.
Kasuga Shrine, 1-2-5 Kasuga, Ono Contact: Ono City Tourism Association 0(0779)65-5521 Hours:5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Open:Oct. & Nov. Fee:Free www.ryouennoki.com
Shichiken Street in Winter3During the city's major winter event called "Echizen Ono Winter Story," Shichiken Street is lined with snow lanterns to create a dreamy scene.
Central Ono, Shichiken Street to Yui Station, “Manabi no Sato Meirin”Date:Feb. 3rd & 4thContact: Echizen Ono Winter Story Executive Committee 0(0779)65-5521
Rokuroshi Pasture4A serene highland area with pastoral landscapes. Enjoy thick soft serve made with milk from the dairy cattle grazing in the pasture.
Minami-rokuroshi, OnoContact: Ono City Tourism Association 0(0779)65-5521
Fukui Green Power Ono Power Station5In the middle of a field, this is Fukui Prefecture's sole woody biomass power plant. At night, it has bright lights that make it popular with photographers.
41-2 Nanaita, Ono0(0779)64-5801www.kobelco-eco.co.jp/fgp
Kurodani Avalanche Barrier6A giant concrete wall in the mountains for protection against snowy avalanches. It is 15.5 meters high 300 meters long. The wall also has 15 relief artworks.
Shimokurodani, OnoContact: Ono City Koyama Kominkan 0(0779)66-2468
Rokuroshi Stargazing7The Rokuroshi area's skies have been designated as Japan's No. 1 for stargazing. At the Fukui Nature Conservation Center, you can observe the cosmos through one of Japan's major telescopes.
169-11-2 Minami-rokuroshi, Ono Contact: Fukui Nature Conservation Center 0(0779)67-1655 Open:Sat. 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee:Free Closed:Jan. & Feb. http://fncc.pref.fukui.lg.jp
Karikomi Pond8With the surrounding trees and mountains reflected on the water, the pond is wondrous. One of Ono's most famous spots for autumn leaves.
Kamiuchinami, Ono Contact: Ono City Tourism Promotion Section 0(0779)66-1111*Not accessible during winter (Late Nov. to mid-May) since the road is closed.
Kuzuryu JR Line9This train line runs from JR Fukui Station to central Ono and goes on to the Lake Kuzuryu area. Enjoy views of the beautiful landscapes and gorge along Kuzuryu River.
Between JR Echizen Ono Station and JR Kuzuryuko StationTrain travel time:About 30 mins to 1 hourFee:Adults ¥410, Kids ¥200
Teramachi Avenue10This street was built as a special district of the castle town over 400 years ago. With almost 20 Buddhist temples lining the street, the area looks dignified.
Nishiki-machi, OnoContact: Ono City Tourism Association 0(0779)65-5521
Shinokura Shrine11In the pond next to the main shrine, there is a spring called "Shinokura Eye Medi-cine" believed to be good for your eyes.
42-5 Shinokura, Ono 0(0779)65-1455Fee:Free Hours:9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.http://shinokura.net
Hokyoji Temple12With a history of over 700 years, Hokyoji Temple is only second to Eiheiji Temple for training Soto Zen priests. Even today, priests train at this temple.
1-2 Hokyoji, Ono 0(0779)65-8833Closed:From mid-Dec. to mid-Jan. (Inquire for visiting)Fee:Free http://hokyoji.jp
里山in the Countryside
In Echizen Ono you can enjoy handmade craft experiences as you take in the tranquil local woodlands. Along with all the natural features it has to offer, get to know the friendly locales of this charming castle town.
In Echizen Ono you can enjoy handmade craft experiences as you take in the tranquil local woodlands. Along with all the natural features it has to offer, get to know the friendly locales of this charming castle town.
A little-known hot spring used since the 1850's. It's known as the "miracle hot spring" thanks to its surviv-al of earthquakes and snowstorms that have caused the destruction of other buildings. This naturally bub-bling spring leaves skin extremely smooth after a dip.
Hatogayu Hot Spring
Bathing in a Secluded Hot Spring
Fee:Bathing/¥600、60 and up ¥500 Stay/¥14,000 and up (With 2 meals, service charges included)Open:For daytime bathing 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Open from 10:00 a.m. on Sat. & Sun.)For stay, check-in:3:00 p.m.;check-out 10:00 a.m.
Hatogayu Onsen6-2 Kamiuchinami, Ono0(0779)65-6808Reservations:Reservations required by phone call or from website.Closed:Late Nov. to late Apr.www.hatogayu.jp
Tree Climbing Price:¥4,000(Pancake & coffee included) Season:Apr. to Nov. Time:1.5 hours Ages:6 to around 60 Group Size:6 participants Dress Code:Casual exercise wear. Bandanas (If you have one.) Snow Walking Price:¥4,000 (Hot drinks & snacks included) Season:Late Dec. to early Mar. Hours:10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Time:2 hours Ages:7 to around 60 Group Size:5-10 participants Dress Code:Snow wear, hats, skiing gloves, snowshoes *Can be rented for additional fee
Reservations:Reservations required by email or from website.
Manmaru Site 169-124 Minami-rokuroshi, Ono 0(0779)67-1117 manmarusaito@-goo.jp Hours:9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed:Irregularly http://okuetu-manmaru.com Reservations:Reservations required by phone call
Konoha169-52 Minami-rokuroshi, Ono 0(0779)67-1217www.nouka-konoha.jp
StargazingFee:Adults ¥1,000, under 7 ¥500Starts:7:00 p.m. Time:1 hourGroup Size:10 participantsForest Guided ToursFee:Adults ¥1,000, under 7 ¥500Time:1.5 hours during daytimeGroup Size:10 participantsDress Code:Wear hat, long-sleeved top and bottom, and sneakers or long bootsReservations:Reservations required by phone call
During this stargazing at Rokuroshi Pasture, ranked top in the country, you can hear a former astronomer describe the stars and the Greek mythology attached to them. The daytime forest guided tour will allow you to enjoy nature using all five senses.
Stargazing &Forest Guided Tours
Enjoy One of the Best Stargazing of Japan
Safely climb up big trees and “Limb Walk” in the tree canopy. You can also sit and relax in the branches while observing nature under the instruction of a certified “Tree Climbing® Japan Instructor”. Once the snow hits in the winter, you can slip on your snowshoes and experience the joy of trekking through the snow!
Tree Climbing® &Snow Walking
Play with the Abundant Nature of Ono
A pacoon is a drum-like instrument made from card-board tubes and Japanese paper and decorated with art and letters. Not only can you try making your own original pacoon using crayons and ink painting, but you can also try striking a beat and performing with it.
Price:¥1,500Time:2 hours(Start time can be arrange-able)Reservations:Reservations required by 2 days beforehand by phone call or email
Pacoon Drum Making
Planning Yamako30-17 Moriyama, Ono 0(0779)64-1117shoun@titan.ocn.ne.jpOpen:9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed:Irregularlywww.yama-ko.com
Price:Light box ¥300, Origami FreeTime:1 hourReservations:Reservations required by phone call or email for parties over 5 people.
Come up with combinations of a wide-range of natu-ral stones to make fortune bracelets that attract good luck. The owner of an established jeweler will teach you all about each stone, so you can design an origi-nal bracelet that's all your own.
Price:¥1,500 (Stones above the basic stone level will incur an additional fee.)Hours:About 30 minsReservations:Not needed
Power Stone Bracelet Making
Jewelry Nishimori1-3-7 Kasuga, Ono0(0779)65-1114Open:9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Closed:Sun.
At a traditional Japanese wooden building, you can enjoy making Japanese craf ts such as little l ight boxes, that light up magically when light is shining on them, and origami where you can fold paper into neat shapes like dinosaurs and ninja stars.
Light Box &Origami Handicraft
Heisei Onoya Nikaigura1-2 Motomachi, Ono 0(0779)69-9200echizen-ono@h-onoya.co.jpOpen:9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Reservations will be taken for light box making until 3:00 p.m., and origami until 4:00 p.m..) Closed:Tue, Dec. 1st to Mar. 19thwww.h-onoya.co.jp
城下町in this Castle Town
Fun Activities The original castle was built in 1576 over 4 years by a samurai Nagachika Kanamori after he was awarded two thirds of the Ono land By Nobunaga Oda. The castle was rebuilt as you see it now in 1968.
Echizen Ono CastleFlowing from one of "Japan's Top 100 Mountains," Mt. Arashima, which is also known as "Ono's Fuji," this is a 100m tall, three-tiered waterfall. Climb the path for 250m and you will reach the waterfall in roughly 15 minutes.
Waterfall of Hotoke-gozen
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Particularly famous goods from the Echizen Ono area include delicious local sake made from the area’ s famous spring water and decchi yokan sweets. Visitors can f ind a number of other charming Ono souvenirs as well, including those made using local produce.
In the prosperous fall and winter seasons, there are many events held where you can eat local food made with seasonal local ingredients. Stop by when touring Echizen Ono to experience authentic local tastes.
Blessed with abundant natural features, you cannot talk about Echizen Ono without mentioning its gourmet food. Its water supply, similarly blessed, has also been selected as one of Japan’ s hundred best natural water sources. Here is some of the regional cuisine that makes best use of the area’ s plentiful ingredients and its blessings of water, as well as local dishes particularly beloved by residents.
PopularSouvenirs
Food Feastsfrom Ono
This building is an essential spot for enjoying nightlife in Ono! Inside are eight different shops, including snack bars, where you can sip on your favorite drink while enjoying a chat with the bar’s mama bartender or singing karaoke.
Machiaisitsu Building17-2 Takasago-cho, Ono Open:Around 7:00 p.m.(Open hours depend on each shops)
¥1,800(Order 3 days beforehand for confirmation)
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Tonchan ¥510Tonchan, grilled offal seasoned with miso, is con-sidered soul food by Ono residents. It is the local style to enjoy Tonchan with beer at a yakiniku restaurant.Shichiken Omi2-7 Motomachi, Ono0(0779)65-6320Open:5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Closed:Sun. & one irregular monthly holiday
Chicken Curry ¥800Chicken curry, popular locally, can be eaten at a jazz cafe. Genuine Indian spices and the flavor of slowly simmered roux form an exquisite balance.wahanpi8-17 Motomachi, Ono0(0779)64-4320Open:11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Last order 9:00 p.m., open until 2:00 p.m. on Sun.)Closed:Thu.
Curry Seasoned Fried Rice¥700Famed as the most delicious local dish, curry fried rice has a simple flavor and just the right amount of spice to make it addicting.
Oroshi-soba ¥500A soba town, Ono soba noodles with grated radish are made using Ono’s natural water, as well as locally produced buck-wheat flour. The handmade noodles are characteristically sweet and chewy.
Oshozu3-8 Izumi-cho, Ono 0(0779)66-2595 Open:11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 0:00 a.m. (Last entry 10:00 p.m., last order 11:00 p.m.) (Sun.:Closes 10:30 p.m., last entry 9:00 p.m., last order 10:00 p.m.)Closed:Wed. & 3rd night on Sun. of each month www.meisui-teuchisoba-oshozu.com
Sauce Katsu-don Pork Cutlet Bowl ¥800Sauce katsu-don is a regional dish of Fukui Prefecture. The strength of the sauce katsu-don from Miyoshino lies in the crispy and tender pork cutlets, which are thinly sliced and stacked like a millefeuille.
Miyoshino1409 Wakasugi-cho, Ono 0(0779)66-3282Open:12:00 p.m. to last order 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. to last order 8:00 p.m.Closed:6th, 16th, 26th of each month
Ramen ¥650The ramen is the flagship menu item at Ono Shokudo, approaching the 90th anniversa-ry of its establishment. The bonito-based soup has long been popular for its simple, nostalgic flavor.
Ono Shokudo3-9 Kaname-cho, Ono 0(0779)66-2619Open:11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Closed:Wed.
Carefully selected Ono-sourced ingredients—including soba noodles with grated radish, rice, fish and vegetables—go into the making of this regional dish, even down to the seasonings. During summer, grilled mackerel is a regional specialty.
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Uomasa Cafe9-10 Meirin-cho, Ono0(0779)66-2745FAX:(0779)66-2765uomasacafe@gmail.comOpen:10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. last order), Lunch from 11:30 a.m.Closed:Tue. & 1st, 3rd, 5th Sun. of each monthwww.facebook.com/UomasaCafe
Local Sake Jellies¥216 eachEach of these seven varieties of sake treats with gold leaf inside is made with different local sake, making for seven distinct flavors to enjoy. Enjoy the rich aroma of sake.Hirose1-6-13 Kasuga, Ono0(0779)66-2693Open:8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Open until 1:00 p.m. on Sun.)Closed:After 1:00 p.m. of Sun.
Fufufu Ono¥324 and upNew age local sweets and seasonings made with local Ono ingredients. You can find a variety of products as well as anpan, produced as a rare collabo-ration with nara-zuke pickles!
Heisei Onoya Yuirakuza3-28 Meirin-cho, Ono0(0779)69-9200Open:9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Closed:The year-end and New Year’s holidays www.h-onoya.co.jp
Decchi Yokan¥1,555 (Large) ¥825 (Small)/ box※Available from early Nov. to late Mar.Detch Yokan is the popular winter sweets from Ono, made with red beans, Japan agar and brown cane sugar.Minoki10-23 Meirin-cho, Ono 0(0779)66-2086Open:8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Open until 6:00 p.m. on Sun. & holidays) Closed:Wed. & 3rd Tue. (May open in case of holidays)
Imo Kashira?¥1,598This shochu is made with ample amounts of the brand-name taro roots from the taro growing area of Oku-Echizen known as kashira-imo. Taro root, or sato-imo, is recommended as a good luck souvenir.
Heisei Onoya Yuirakuza3-28 Meirin-cho, Ono 0(0779)69-9200Open:9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Closed:The year-end and New Year’s holidayswww.h-onoya.co.jp
Aobou¥450 / packAobou, made with sweet red bean paste, brown cane sugar, and kinako (roasted soybean flour), are popular for bringing out the subtle sweetness and soft texture of each ingredient.
Fukunaga3-6-18 Kasuga, Ono 0(0779)66-0068Open:8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Closed:After 1:00 p.m. of Sun.
Wine¥3,780Red wine made using 100% “yama sauvignon” yama-budo grapes from the local winery of the land of dinosaurs, Fukui.
Hakusan Winery2-24 Ochiai, Ono 0(0779)67-7111Open:9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Closed:Sun. & holidays of Jan. to Mar., the year-end & New Year’s holidays www.yamabudou.co.jp
Tastes of Ono
Hotel Furearu Izumi63-2-24 Shimoyama, Ono0(0779)78-2536info@hotelfurearuizumi.com¥6,090 and up Check-in 3:00 p.m.; check-out 10:00 a.m. www.hotelfurearuizumi.com
Konoha169-52 Minami-rokuroshi, Ono0(0779)67-1217 ¥7,000 (Dinner & breakfast included) Check-in 3:00 p.m.; check-out 10:00 a.m. Group Size:a set of 5 lodgers per daywww.nouka-konoha.jp
Nishiki Ryokan5-13 Hiyoshi-cho, Ono0(0779)65-2275¥5,400 and upCheck-in 3:00 p.m.; check-out 10:00 a.m.
Hotel Sanrea 216-13 Tsukimi-cho, Ono0(0779) 66-1811¥6,500 and upCheck-in 3:00 p.m.; check-out 11:00 a.m.The telephone corresponds for 24 hours.
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Customers can purchase fresh fruit and vegetables raised by local farm-ers. Enjoy food and drink made with local ingredients at the cafe inside the shop. The sweet older women will make you feel right at home.
Nenrin no Sato Honten8-14 Meirin-cho, Ono 0(0779)66-5315Open:8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Closed:The year-end & New Year’s holidays
At this kimono fabric store, customers can try on a kimono or yukata and try their hand at making their own 10cm long kumihimo braided cord.
Kaseya Kimono Store6-5 Hiyoshi-cho, Ono 0(0779)66-2671Open:10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed:IrregularlyPrice:Dressing Kimono ¥5,000 and up, Making kumihi-mo braided cord ¥1,000 Reservations:Reservations required by 14 days beforehand by phone call. Kimono and yukata rentals can be discussed (Requires an extra fee).
A traditional morning market with over 400 years of history. Produce raised by the diligent efforts of the farmers here is lined up on the street.
Shichiken Morning MarketDate:Late Mar. to Dec. 31st 7:00 a.m. to around 11:00 a.m.Place:Shichiken Street (Motomachi, Ono)Contact:Echizen Ono Shichiken Morning Market Pro-motion Council 0(0779)69-9520
This temple was built over 150 years ago so that devotees could receive the same blessing as they would from the Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrim-age without the need to go all the way to Shikoku.
Kurodani Kannon18-52 Simokurodani, Ono 0(0779)66-0325 (Zazen meditation & sutra copying requires reservations by phone call) Open:5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during winter)http://kurotanikannon.main.jp
Tawaraya1-1 Hiyoshi-cho, Ono0(0779)66-3807 ¥5,400 and upCheck-in 4:00 p.m.; check-out 10:00 a.m.
Cafe & Guest House Name came Ono7-2 Shinokura-cho, Ono0(090) 5220-5800cafe.namecameono@gmail.com¥3,000 and upCheck-in 4:00 p.m.; check-out 10:00 a.m.
It is said that there are many good-natured people in Ono. Travelers are sure to meet many wonderful people by visiting the spots which these locals frequent. There are plenty of great places for visiting during the day, as well as in the morning and night!
Taste of Home Story/ Decchi Yokan Festival
A huge gathering of shops selling “decchi yokan,” a famous Ono dessert available only in winter. Try different tastes and textures at the various shops.
Place:Yui Station (3-37 Meirin-cho, Ono)Contact:Echizen Ono Machinaka Koryu Center Multipurpose Hall0(0779)66-1230
Feb. 3rd Sat. & 4th Sun.
Top Morning Market Products Festival
All the vendors from Shichiken Asaichi, a morning market with 400 years of history and tradition, set up shop for this festival. Local specialties and famous products, mainly agricultural products, are available for immediate purchase.Place:Shichiken Street (Motomachi, Ono) Contact:Echizen Ono Shi-chiken Asaichi Promotion Committee 0(0779)69-9520
Oct. 28th Sat. & 29th Sun.
Echizen Ono Industry & Food Fair
Local commercial and industrial businesses bring their products to display and sell. There are also food stands where you can try Ono autumn foods, and the city’s industries and foods are gathered together.Place:Yuitopia(1-19 Tenzin-cho, Ono) & parking of Ono City Hall (1-1 Ten-zin-cho, Ono) Contact:Ono Chamber of Commerce 0(0779)66-1230
Oct. 21st Sat. & 22nd Sun. 9-4PM
Wine Festival
In a local winery, you can try valuable “baby wine” that is just at the beginning of the wine preparation process, and also have a grape pressing experience.
Place:Hakusan Winery (2-24 Ochiai, Ono)Contact: 0(0779)67-7111
Oct. 8th Sun. & 9th Mon.
Kuzuryu Autumn Leaves Festival
Held in the Lake Kuzuryu area, selected as one of Japan’s 100 most famous autumn leaf viewing spots. Specialty products and fresh vegetables harvested in Ono, such as maitake mushrooms, are avail-able for purchase.Place:Kuzuryu Kokumin Kyuyouchi (14-3 Kakuno, Ono)Contact:Kuzuryu Festival Executive Committee 0(0779)78-2111
Oct. 28th Sat. & 29th Sun.
Echizen Ono Little Kyoto ProductsGoban FestivalFamous specialty products from so-called “little Kyoto” regions all around Japan are lined up along Goban Street.
Place:Goban Street (Meirin-cho, Ono)Contact:Goban Commercial Area Promotion Committee0(0779)66-5597
Nov. 4th Sat. & 5th Sun.
New Soba Festival
Try new “Ono native soba,” which has been highly praised all around Japan. You can also see soba noodles being made by hand.
Place:Parking of Ono City Hall (1-1 Tenzin-cho, Ono)Contact:Ono City Agricultural and Rural Promotion Division0(0779)66-1111
Nov. 18th Sat. & 19th Sun.
Echizen Ono Winter Story
Snow lanterns light up the castle town, bathing the ground around them in a whimsical atmosphere. Fireworks are launched under the night sky with Ono Castle in the background.
Place:Around Shichiken Street (Motomachi, Ono) & Yui Station (3-37 Meirin-cho, Ono) Contact:Echizen Ono Winter Story Executive Com-mittee 0(0779)65-5521
Feb. 3rd Sat. & 4th Sun.
Best Local Friendly Spots
Visitors to the area can find perfect lodgings from a wide selection of establishments, including a traditional Japanese house which have been remodeled into a guesthouse, hotels with hot springs attached, or a farming guesthouse located in the midst of rustic woodland area.
Echizen Ono Inn Guide
Local Food with Great Flavor
( All prices are tax included, and the prices may change. )
Tomitaya1-4-17 Kasuga, Ono 0(0779)66-2948Open:11:00 a.m. to 7:20 p.m. Closed:Fri.
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