You're fortunate enough to be living in one of the mos t beautiful parts of Fukui. Restaurants Getting There, Getting Away and Getting Around Katsuyama is located in the mountains about 10 km from Ono and 30-35 km from Fukui. There are buses and trains into both cities. A car is useful but you can make due with your feet, bike, buses and trains. Walking is an alternative, but things are very spread out and having a meter of snow between late December and March, means you are forced to walk on the road.
Bicycles are a great idea.
A Japanese basket bike is perfect for getting about in the warmer months, but winter is only for the die-hard cyclist. It's very cold and the roads are often covered with ice. A mountain bike may be a good investment to take advantage of the beautiful place we live in. Although crime is relatively low, there are some people who 'borrow' bikes so it is a good idea to lock your bike if you want to keep it. You can purchase your discounted tickets in Katsuyama at the City Hall building or at the station.