Teramachi Street

Teramachi Street in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, is a beautiful townscape that has over 400 years of history, with Echizen Ono Castle in the background. Walking along the street with its Kyoto-style town planning and spring water sources, and lined with 20 temples, you can experience Japanese culture that has been passed down through the ages. You can also enjoy meals ranging from traditional Japanese sweets shops to modern cafes, and spend a quiet time.

While strolling along Teramachi Street, you can discover pure springs. In particular, "Gosei Mizu" is a beautiful spring that has been selected as one of the Ministry of the Environment's Top 100 Famous Water Sources. Walking along the street, where 20 temples line up north and south, you can refresh both your mind and body while feeling the history and culture of Echizen Ono. There are also places associated with Murasaki Shikibu, the author of "The Tale of Genji," and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who developed the area. The garden of Rokusanji Temple is called "Genji's Garden."

Teramachi Street in Ono City is a historic street created over 400 years ago by one of Oda Nobunaga's generals, modeled after Kyoto. Walking along this charming street, which is lined with 20 temples, you can feel the traces of Japanese culture that have been passed down through the ages, as well as those left by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who helped develop the area. You can also experience traditional Kyoto culture at long-established specialty shops and antique shops. Once you visit, you won't forget the deep charm that can be found here.

On Teramachi Street, there are delicious dining options that use local ingredients. At Fukusoba Honten, you can taste the firm soba made from Ono indigenous buckwheat and groundwater. Additionally, the Kansai-style takoyaki at Porta Gobanden is recommended. Why not take a stroll through the charming shopping district where old and new shops coexist and enjoy the local flavors?

At Teramachi Street in Ono City, the streets are illuminated at night, creating a fantastical atmosphere. The historic 20 temples and charming streets are beautifully lit up, allowing for a romantic stroll. In addition, there are antique shops and long-established specialty stores where you can go shopping. The fantastical view of the Echizen Ono castle town's charming streets illuminated at night is a must-see!