Ono

Few cities in Hyogo Prefecture have a history as closely tied to the craft of Banshu soroban abacuses as Ono. Set on the eastern Harima plain beside the Kakogawa River, the city belongs to a productive inland area whose river flows south toward the Seto Inland Sea. Banshu soroban, the Japanese abacus, remains a defining local craft, with workshops preserving demanding techniques of shaping, fitting and finishing its components. Ono is also home to Jōdo-ji, a Buddhist temple whose Jōdo-dō hall was completed in 1194 and is designated a National Treasure. The hall is associated with the monk Chōgen and stands among the important religious monuments of the region. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Ono and Hyogo Prefecture.

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