Ōno (大野市 Ōno-shi), also called Echizen Ōno, is a historic castle town in Fukui prefecture, Japan, known as the 'little Kyoto' of Echizen. About one fifth of Fukui Prefecture lies within its borders.
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.
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 (dead link: January 2023), the Hokuriku Area Pass, and the Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass.
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.
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.
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