'''?no''' (____), also called ''Echizen ?no'', is a historic castle town in Fukui prefecture, Japan.

Get in

There is a direct bus and train link with Fukui City.

Get around

See

  • '''Ono Castle'''
  • '''Hokyoji Monastery''' - this beautiful Soto Zen monastery located in the hills on the outskirts of the town displays an original self-portrait of Zen Master Dogen.
  • '''Tera-Machi''' - a street of historic temples.
  • Do

  • Learn '''zazen''' (Buddhist meditation) - many Westerners have studied with Sasagawa Roshi at his temple in the foot hills around Ono. Tel:''+81 779'' 660-325 (some spoken Japanese would be helpful).
  • Buy

  • '''Asa-ichi''' (___s). The morning street market.
  • Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

    Get out

    Ono offers many options for outdoor lovers. There are several ski areas within a 45min drive of the city, and in summer the Kuzuryu river and Manahime Lake are beautiful spots for kayaking or camping.