2024 Ono Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Himawari Park: A Summer Spectacle of Sunflowers

Located in Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture, Himawari Park is renowned for its vast fields of sunflowers that come into full bloom each summer, presenting a dazzling yellow tapestry. The best time to visit is from mid-July to early August when the park is awash with sunflowers, offering an ideal setting for strolls, photography, and picnics. The park also features a sunflower maze, providing entertainment for all ages. The park's stunning views are complemented by local events and food stalls, contributing to a lively summer experience. For a memorable summer adventure, consider spending time at Himawari Park.

Ono City - A Hearty Gochimura Lunch

The daily affordable Japanese set meal (1,045 yen) is recommended. It's a lunch option available even on weekends, and it's very filling. This time, I added 132 yen to change the miso soup to a mini udon, but even without the change, it was enough to be satisfying. The izakaya called Irifune, which has its headquarters in Kakogawa, is Gochisou Village. They are expanding mainly in Hyogo Prefecture and also in Osaka. It's recommended when you want to enjoy a casual and delicious Japanese lunch. [Restaurant] Gochisou Village Ono Store [Location] 519 Ojicho, Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture [Business Hours] Lunch 11:30 - 15:00 (L.O. 14:30) Dinner 18:00 - 22:30 (L.O. 22:00) *Please check the official website for changes on weekends and other days [Regular Holiday] Year-end and New Year holidays (12/31 - 1/1) Visit Date: May 2024

Ono City: The Abacus Town of Banshu Ono

The Banshu abacus is a traditional craft designated by the country. It is said that some students play the abacus under the giant monument with combinations like 'goukaku' (success in exams) 5・9 or 'sakura saku' (cherry blossoms bloom, indicating success in exams) 3・9・0・3・9. Depending on the play on words, there are also combinations like 'shoubu' (match or contest) 4・0・2 or 'tousen' (lottery win) 10・1000, so it might be interesting to learn these phrases from the official website when visiting Ono. Next to the Ono Chamber of Commerce and Industry, there is the Ono City Traditional Industry Hall where you can enjoy the Abacus Museum for free, which is also recommended. Name: Giant Abacus 'Prayer Abacus' 1. Chant 'Negaimashite' and lift all five beads. 2. Embed your wish into numbers and play the abacus beads. 3. Stroke the large abacus beads. Facility Name: Ono Chamber of Commerce and Industry Address: 800-1 Oji-cho, Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture ※ Parking lot in front of Ono Chamber of Commerce and Industry Parking: Available (free) Visit Date: April 2024

Cathy

At Shingapur airport