Ono

Ōno (大野市 Ōno-shi), also called Echizen Ōno (越前大野, capped with old province name), is a historic castle town in Fukui prefecture, Japan, known as the 'little Kyoto' of Echizen province. About one fifth of Fukui Prefecture lies within its borders.

Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a multilingual guide site.

Get in
With the exception of buses to Katsuyama, the only way in by public transport is through Fukui. As such, the nearest airport is Komatsu, though Nagoya-Centrair and Osaka-Kansai may be better options, especially for international travelers.

By train
There are nine local trains per day on the Etsumi-Hoku Line (also known as the Kuzuryū Line) from Fukui to Echizen-Ōno, 1 hr ¥670. Trains are covered by the JR Pass, the Hokuriku Arch Pass, the Hokuriku Area Pass, and the Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass.

By bus
Keifuku Bus runs 17 buses a day from Fukui (Stop 5 at the station) to Ōno, 1 hr ¥990. They also run 9 buses a day (5 on weekends) to Katsuyama, 30 min ¥580.

Go next
Ono offers many options for outdoor lovers. There are several ski areas within a 45-min drive of the city. In summer the Kuzuryu River and Manahime Lake are beautiful spots for kayaking or camping. By public transport, the only places to go from Ono are Fukui by train and Katsuyama by bus.
 * Gujo
 * Sabae
 * Eiheiji
 * Ikeda
 * Hakusan
 * Echizen City
 * Minamiechizen