Ono Onsen Fukui
Ono, Fukui, Chubu, Japan
- Location
- Ono, Fukui, Chubu, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Ono Onsen is located in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, a charming castle town nicknamed "Little Kyoto" for its elegant samurai-era streetscapes, morning vegetable markets, and the atmospheric Ono Castle perched dramatically on a rocky hill above the town. The siliceous hot spring waters provide a relaxing bathing experience amid a landscape of mountain rivers, traditional merchant buildings, and seasonal natural beauty including cherry blossoms in spring and golden foliage in autumn. These thermal springs have long served the local community and travelers exploring Fukui's interior mountain country.
Insider tip — Ono Onsen draws visitors to a mountain castle town in inland Fukui known for its morning market and for disappearing beneath spectacular sea-of-clouds inversions in autumn. Bicarbonate thermal water at 40°C soothes the legs of hikers who have climbed the surrounding Hakusan foothills. The compact historic center, with its grid of canals dubbed 'little Kyoto of Hokuriku,' is easily explored on foot from the bath facilities. October and November are peak season for the atmospheric fog phenomenon.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).