[Fukui, Echizen Ono Castle🏯] See the "Castle in the Sky" floating in the sea of ​​clouds

Echizen Ono Castle, the symbol of Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, is a scenic spot known as the "Castle in the Sky." From autumn to early morning in winter, the town is enveloped in mist, creating a mystical sight of the castle floating above the clouds. It's almost like a Japanese Machu Picchu!

The castle was built by Kanamori Nagachika during the Sengoku period, and the current castle tower was rebuilt in 1968. Because it's built on a mountain, the route up to the castle is a bit steep, but after about a 20-minute hike, you can reach the tower and enjoy a panoramic view of the Ono Basin. The moment the morning mist clears is especially breathtaking.

There are viewpoints from within Ono City where you can see the castle, and the view of Ono Castle over a sea of ​​clouds from the Inuyama Castle Ruins Observatory is breathtaking! If you're lucky, you might even be able to capture a photo of the "floating castle" that's become a hot topic on social media.

📌 Useful Information
Address: 3-109 Shiromachi, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, 912-0087
Access: Approximately 30 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by car (to the trailhead) from Echizen-Ono Station on the JR Etsumi-Hoku Line
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Winter closed from mid-November to early April)
Admission Fee: 300 yen for adults, free for elementary and junior high school students
Parking: Available (free)
Best time to see the sea of ​​clouds: October through April, around 6:00 AM

Get up early to see the castle floating in the sky. Shrouded in morning mist, Echizen-Ono Castle is truly a breathtaking sight, like a castle in a dream.

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Post by Travel tiger | Oct 17, 2025