Ono, city of water 大野市

well of harmony

City of the former province of Echizen in the prefecture of Fukui, Ono has built its history and its culture around the abundant natural resources from which it benefits, and in particular its groundwater.

L'étang Karikomi

Karikomi Pond

City of Ono

During your walk, you can take advantage of many springs fed by the surrounding mountains to refresh and hydrate you. With a bit of luck, you'll spot sticklebacks swimming in the clear, clear water of Hongan Spring near Lord Asakura Yoshikage's tomb, and maybe even in the Shinbori River south of Kameyama Hill. . This small three-spined freshwater fish, particularly loved by locals, is a protected species in the city. You can also observe them and learn more about them at the stickleback village near the source of the Hongan.

Les épinoches, de petits poissons

Sticklebacks, small fish

City of Ono

Source du sanctuaire Shinokura

Spring of Shinokura Shrine

City of Ono

Four different kinds of sake are produced in the Ono region. Hanagaki, a sweet sake produced by the Nanbu brewery, is undoubtedly the best known of the four, it is even beginning to be exported abroad. It is possible to visit the four breweries: Nanbu, Uno, Manazuru and Genpei as well as to do tastings. For anyone interested in this Japanese beverage, this is an opportunity to chat directly with brewers and learn more about its manufacturing processes.

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Les sakés d'Ono

Ono's sake

City of Ono


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