'''?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.