Echizen Ono Castle Town

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Echizen Ono Castle Town

Known as the “Little Kyoto of the North”, explore this historic town beneath Echizen Ono Castle.

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As if it’s covered, and floating atop the cloud, the Echizen Ono Castle was dubbed the “Sky Castle”. The castle town, was created 400 years ago, when Nobunaga Oda’s subordinate, the warlord Nagachika Kanamori entered Ono and pioneered a community. Going west from the eastern Teramachi Street (Shrine street), there are 5 different streets. Due to its unique aesthetic and townscape, it is dubbed the “Little Kyoto of the North”.

On Teramachi Street are 20 shrines from different branches of Buddhism. There is also the Buke-Yashiki Former Uchiyama Residence, which is a replica of a house of the same name that contributed to the prosperity of the Ono clan during the end of the Edo period. There are other historic remnants as well. The morning market on Shichiken Street is a must see, as it performs traditions of the old days. It opens on the vernal equinox day up until New Year’s Eve, and visitors can purchase local goodies, meals and other food items. Make sure to talk to the locals about how to cook some traditional food!

There are also cafes, restaurants, and shops that reuse old houses. There are hotels as well.

Highlights

  • A historic town beneath the Echizen Ono Castle, dubbed the “Little Kyoto of the North”.
  • The morning market features many shops, and is the busiest on weekends.
  • Collect some info at the tourist center on Shichiken Street.

Photos

  • 16 different shrines scattered about on Teramachi Street.

    16 different shrines scattered about on Teramachi Street.

  • The Shichiken morning market featuring various foods and other local goodies.

    The Shichiken morning market featuring various foods and other local goodies.

  • Viewing the Echizen Ono Castle from the town.

    Viewing the Echizen Ono Castle from the town.

  • Buke Yashiki Former Uchiyama Residence is open for tourists.

    Buke Yashiki Former Uchiyama Residence is open for tourists.

  • Tourist Center on Shichiken Street.

    Tourist Center on Shichiken Street.

Reviews

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  • 石玉卿

    我實際到訪過後發現這處可愛的北陸小城市不但擁有雄偉壯麗的古城,更充滿日本傳統風情的城下町和街道、有些市集也很值得一看哦👍

  • Maria Lee

    田村家以風車為特色,內山家也很值得一看。

Details

Name in Japanese
越前大野城下町
Postal Code
912-0081
Address
Motomachi, Ono City, Fukui
Telephone
0779-65-5521
Hours
Free to walk around anytime
Access
10-minute walk from JR Echizen Ono Station
Official Website
Official Website (English)