Ono City: Sky Castle & Sacred Springs

Ono City: Sky Castle & Sacred Springs

🇯🇵Japan, Fukui, Ono

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Explore Echizen Ono Castle in the clouds and the town of pristine waters

3-109 Shiromachi, Ono, Fukui 912-0087, Japan

Echizen Ono Castle

A castle in the clouds floating above the mist. A mountain fortress from the Sengoku period

A mountain castle built in 1575 by Nagakage Kanegasaki, a military commander under Oda Nobunaga.

The ruins of the stone walls and castle keep foundation are well preserved.

4-4 Izumichō, Ono, Fukui 912-0086, Japan

Oshozu

Spring water selected as one of Japan's 100 finest waters. Still used as domestic water in the castl

Goshimizu, selected as one of Japan's 100 finest waters, is a spring that has nourished the castle town of Echizen Ono Castle.

It continues to be used as a vital water source for the local community today.

8-9 Motomachi, Ono, Fukui 912-0081, Japan

Shichiken Morning Market

An early morning market spanning over 400 years, showcasing local farm produce

The Shichiken Morning Market, which has been running for over 400 years, remains beloved by locals as Ono's kitchen.

This early morning market, lined with seasonal vegetables, wild plants, pickles, and dried goods carefully arranged by local farmers, is a place where you can directly experience the food culture of Echizen Ono.

Otani, Ono, Fukui 912-0000, Japan

Lake Kuzuryu

A scenic dam lake ablaze with autumn colors. A renowned drive destination.

Kuzu-ryū Lake is a reservoir created by damming the Kuzuryū River. In autumn, the mountains surrounding the lake turn brilliant shades of red and gold, and their reflections on the water make it a celebrated autumn drive route.

Several viewpoint spots are scattered throughout the area, including a route from a high vantage point overlooking Echizen Ōno Castle, making it perfect for a stop during a scenic drive.

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