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Ono大野市
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Ono; arrive by train or bus from Fukui and leave the same day.
Ono is a historic castle town in Fukui Prefecture with a few key sights—Ono Castle, Hōkyōji temple and Tera‑machi street—reachable within an hour from Fukui by train or bus. One day is enough for the main attractions; a second day adds nearby outdoor spots.
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- Currency
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- Best months
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- Airports
- KMJ · NGO
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ono110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ono, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyOno is generally safe; watch mountain roads in winter and keep an eye on traffic on narrow Route 157.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKMJ Komatsu Airport (Closest domestic airport; shuttle to Fukui then train/bus to Ono.).
- Getting aroundJR Etsumi‑Hoku (Kuzuryū) Line from Fukui (1 h, ¥670 (≈ US$5)) or Keifuku Bus (1 h, ¥990 (≈ US$7)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLocal market snack¥300–¥600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Museum or sight ticketOno Castle entry¥200 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room¥4,500 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room¥6,500 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room¥9,000 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KMJ Komatsu Airport (Closest domestic airport; shuttle to Fukui then train/bus to Ono.) · NGO Chubu Centrair International Airport (International option; 2‑h train to Fukui, then 1 h to Ono.)
Weather and climate
Ono: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Etsumi‑Hoku (Kuzuryū) Line from Fukui (1 h, ¥670) or Keifuku Bus (1 h, ¥990). Local taxis or rental cars for nearby ski areas; avoid National Route 157 due to narrow conditions.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fukui
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
JR train from Ono to Fukui, about 1 h
Fukui offers museums, castle and waterfront.
Katsuyama
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Keifuku Bus, 30 min, ¥580 (≈ US$4)
Gateway to nearby ski areas.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ono City centre
Small inns and guesthouses; convenient for walking to sights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ¥6,500 | ¥6,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥16,000 |
| JR Etsumi‑Hoku train Fukui → Ono (one way)2 × ¥670 · check | ¥1,340 |
| Keifuku Bus Fukui → Ono (one way)2 × ¥990 · check | ¥1,980 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,580 |
| Trip total≈ ¥14,200 per person per day, bed included | ¥28,400≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in yen; transport passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Ono Castle entry | ¥200 (≈ US$2) |
| Local market snack | ¥300–¥600 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- National Route 157 is narrow and often closed in bad weather; use expressway E67 instead.
- Last train from Fukui departs around 22:00; plan return before midnight.Last train from Fukui departs around 10:00 PM; plan return before midnight.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Ono大野市
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fukui → Ono train: about ¥670 (≈ US$5), 1 h (check)
- Fukui → Ono bus: about ¥990 (≈ US$7), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ono. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a small guesthouse list with walking distance to Ono Castle.
- Create a ski‑area day‑trip page linking to nearby resorts.
Sources
- officialOno city official site
- secondaryJR West – Hokuriku Area Pass
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ono, revision 5263960 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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