Take the JR Kuzuryu Line from Fukui to Echizen Ono (60 minutes, 680 yen one way, every 2-3 hours). From there, it's a 15-minute walk to the castle. By car, it takes 40 minutes from central Fukui. There are two free parking lots near the castle base.
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Echizen Ono Castle
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Echizen Ono Castle (越前大野城) is a hilltop castle in Ono, located 25 km east of Fukui City. Known as a "castle in the sky," it often appears to float above the clouds, giving it a magical, ethereal feel. Originally built in 1575, the castle changed owners several times before being demolished after the Meiji Restoration in 1868.
The current structure, rebuilt in the 1960s using concrete, offers breathtaking views of the town below. Despite being a reconstruction, it still holds the charm of the original castle and remains a popular attraction.
Hours and Fees
Echizen Ono Castle
- Opening hours
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9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 in October and November)
- Closed
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December to March
- Entrance fee
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300 yen
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Echizen Ono Castle
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Echizen Ono Castle
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