Japanese traditional Guesthouse
Welcome to
Guesthouse Namakemono
A day at Guesthouse Namakemono=Sloth isn't measured in 24 hours.
We recognize only two moments: 'sunrise' and 'sunset.'
And that is more than enough.
It seems to us that there's no need to chop up the day into 24, then 60, little pieces.
Why do we always feel ruled by the clock?
Why do we feel so busy all the time?
These are the questions that inspired the creation of this traditional Japanese traditional house café & guesthouse Namakemono
GUESTHOUSE
Stay at the SLOTH HOSTEL
Our accommodations include private Japanese-style rooms for 2 or 3 guests, a bunk bed room that sleeps up to 4, and a mixed dormitory with 7 beds.
Immerse yourself in the tranquil, nostalgic ambiance that can only be found in a traditional Japanese kominka (old folk house).
Why is our panini breakfast so popular? Here's the secret:
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The Bread: We use rice flour from local Fukui Prefecture. This creates a panino that's perfectly crisp on the outside with a satisfyingly chewy interior.
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The Fillings: Our pancetta (bacon) and ham are made in-house. We carefully age them for two weeks before slowly smoking them to perfection. This process unlocks a depth of flavor and aroma you won't find anywhere else.
ABOUT Echizen Ono
Discover Echizen Ono
Townscape Straight Out of History
Step into a castle town where the streets still follow the original layout designed 450 years ago.
The Castle Above the Clouds
Nestled within a mountain basin, Echizen Ono is home to a truly breathtaking spectacle. On about 10 occasions between October and April, the basin fills with a "sea of clouds" (unkai). When this happens, the castle emerges above the mist, creating the magical illusion of a castle floating in the sky.
A Culinary Paradise
The region is a treasure trove of farm-fresh produce. Highlights include its famous satoimo (a type of taro) prized for its firm, chestnut-like texture that doesn't fall apart when cooked, premium local rice, flavorful oroshi soba (buckwheat noodles served with grated daikon radish), and a variety of wild edible plants harvested from the mountains.
There is also a fascinating culinary tradition unique to Ono: eating maru-yaki saba (whole grilled mackerel) on the day of Hangesho. This marks a specific season in the traditional Japanese calendar, which falls around early July.
A Town Blessed with Fine Water
The daily lives of Ono's residents are sustained by rich groundwater—water so pure it has earned a place on Japan's official "100 Best Waters" list. Believe it or not, this means that 70% of homes in the town still rely on their own private wells for water.
A Town Beneath the Stars
In recognition of its breathtaking beauty, Echizen Ono's night sky was named the best in all of Japan for two years in a row.
It also holds the prestigious honor of being Asia's first "Urban Night Sky Place," an international designation sometimes called the "World Heritage of the Night Sky."
Mt.Arashima: A Legendary Peak
Ono is home to Mt. Arashima, Fukui Prefecture's sole entry on the prestigious list of "Japan's 100 Famous Mountains."
Affectionately nicknamed "Ono Fuji" for its beautiful, Fuji-like shape, its magnificent presence has inspired spiritual reverence for centuries.