Overview
Set in Japan, Ōnojō is a mid-size town.
It is home to around 102,000 people.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), about 6 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Population | 102,085 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nearest airport | Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 6 km |
| Currency | JPY |
Where Ōnojō is
Ōnojō sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.
Fukuoka lies about 9 km to the north-west, Kasuga lies about 2 km to the south-west and Chikushino-shi lies about 6 km to the south-east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the closest airport, about 6 km from Ōnojō.
Alternative gateways include Kyushu Saga International Airport (HSG, 46 km); Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ, 62 km).
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly subtropical (northern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Ōnojō is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through FUK.
Day trips & nearby
Ōnojō works well as a base. Within about 109 km you can reach Fukuoka (9 km to the north-west); Kasuga (2 km to the south-west); Chikushino-shi (6 km to the south-east); Ōita (109 km to the east); Itoshima (27 km to the west).
Good to know
The currency is the JPY (Yen).
The main language spoken is Japanese.
Clocks run on Asia/Tokyo time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Ōnojō
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Getting around Ōnojō
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Ōnojō?
- Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the closest airport, about 6 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Ōnojō?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Ōnojō?
- Fukuoka is one of the closest places, about 9 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Ōnojō in?
- Ōnojō is in Japan.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.