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Echizen Ono Castle

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Echizen Ono Castle

A "Castle in the Sky" shrouded in morning mist.

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Echizen Ono Castle rises to the top of Mount Kameyama (249 meters above sea level) in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture.
The castle was initially built around 1580 but burned down in 1775. The current castle was reconstructed in 1968.

Early each morning, the cool air from the surrounding mountains gather in the Ono basin, creating a sea of white clouds. Ono Castle appears to float above the clouds when this happens, earning it the nickname "Castle in the Sky."
Depending on the weather each day, there are days where the cloudscape may or may not appear. However, from October through April, the likelihood of the "Castle in the Sky" occurring is high! Supposedly it is most likely during November.
The Castle in the Sky view typically appears from sunrise to around 9 am.
The scene is particularly likely to unfold when it rained the previous day or when there is little wind blowing.

It isn't a sight always available every day, so there's a certain extra feeling of satisfaction if you do manage to catch it!

Highlights

  • The castle rises on the top of Mount Kameyama in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture.
  • The castle we see now is a reconstruction from 1968.
  • Along with Takeda Castle (Hyogo Prefecture) and Bitchu Matsuyama Castle (Okayama Prefecture), it is well known as a "Castle in the Sky" floating in a sea of clouds.
  • The Castle in the Sky view can be seen by climbing Inuyama, about 1 km from Echizen Ono Castle (about a 20-minute hike), only when the weather conditions are right.

Photos

  • Echizen Ono Castle in a sea of clouds

    Echizen Ono Castle in a sea of clouds

  • Echizen Ono Castle in a sea of clouds

    Echizen Ono Castle in a sea of clouds

  • Echizen Ono Castle on a clear day

    Echizen Ono Castle on a clear day

  • Echizen Ono Castle

    Echizen Ono Castle

  • Cherry blossoms in the spring

    Cherry blossoms in the spring

  • Echizen Ono Castle blanketed in snow

    Echizen Ono Castle blanketed in snow

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
A

There are brochures in English and Chinese for Echizen Ono Castle. Additionally, there are tourist information signs written in English and Chinese placed in various areas throughout the city.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Coin lockers are available within the "Station Square Bus Waiting Room" in front of Echizen Ono Station.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Re-entry is not allowed.

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • 許英軒

    The castle's architecture is rustic and elegant, blending beautifully with the surrounding natural scenery.

  • みずいろ

    You can see the castle sitting on top of a small mountain or maybe a hill? I spotted it from the Chubu Jukan Expressway and decided to get closer. I didn't go inside, but it looks like the view from up there would be amazing!

  • Ting SA

    The steep stairs left me out of breath, but the view from the top of the mountain is really nice. 😌

Details

Name in Japanese
越前大野城
Postal Code
912-0087
Address
3-109 Shiromachi, Ono City, Fukui
Telephone
0779-66-0234
Closed
December 1st through March 31st
Hours
April to September 9:00am - 5:00pm, October to November 9:00am - 4:00pm
*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
Admission
Adults 300 yen. Junior high school students and younger free.
Access
30 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by bus from JR Etsumihoku Line Echizen-Ono Station
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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