Reconstructed Castle
○ Second 100 Castles
Echizen Ono Castle
越前大野城
A castle dramatically perched on a rock formation rising from the Ono Basin floor in Fukui. Often called the 'Castle in the Sky' (天空の城) when morning fog fills the valley, it has become one of Japan's most photographed scenic castle views.
| Japanese Name | 越前大野城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 福井県 |
| Region | 中部 |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1576 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.9819, 136.4903 |