Ono, town in Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Ono is a small town in Gifu Prefecture surrounded by hills and agricultural land, featuring quiet streets, farmhouses, and simple traditional buildings. The place has a large rose garden, a preserved old station park, cherry blossom trees along Hanada River, forest walking trails, and a small sake brewery alongside historical temples including Kiburi Temple with national treasure sculptures.
Kiburi Temple was built more than 1200 years ago and contains national treasure sculptures of five wise kings. The area was historically part of ancient Mino Province and officially became the town of Ono in 1932 when nearby villages were merged together.
Ono maintains traditional craftsmanship through small sake breweries that produce distinctive drinks using local methods. The community gathers for seasonal festivals where people wear traditional clothing and share local food, keeping customs alive in daily life.
Ono has no train stations, so visitors typically arrive by car or bus using smooth local roads and highways that connect to other areas. The compact layout makes it easy to walk through streets and visit shops, with buses running to nearby towns for those without private transport.
The town's small sake brewery produces a distinctive fruity drink using careful methods that differs notably from large commercial producers. Visitors can taste samples directly and observe the handmade production process.
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