15 THINGS TO DO IN OBUSE & WHERE TO STAY

Home to the Hokusai-kan Museum, craft stores and good food, Obuse is a small but historic town that offers an enjoyable morning or afternoon outing.

TAKAI KOZAN MUSEUM

The former home of Hokusai's wealthy patron includes the artist's Obuse studio wear he produced his last great works.

GANSHOIN TEMPLE

Unassuming on the outside, Ganshoin Temple boasts Hokusai's last great masterpiece on its ceiling.

EXPLORE OBUSE

A little town that boasts a big history and lots of tasty treats.

YAMABOKU WILD SNOW PARK

Dive deep into the real thing at this very local powder resort.

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15 Things to Do Around Obuse & Where to Stay

Only 25 to 30-minutes by train from Nagano Station, Obuse is a small but historic tow…

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[START FROM NAGANO CITY] Private Snow Monkey Tour

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1-Day Historic Obuse & Hokusai: Japan's 'Mad Man of Art' Tour

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¥19,800
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2-Day Snow Monkeys & Nagano Cultural Tour inc. Luxury Onsen Hotel

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¥70,000 ~
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How To Get To Obuse

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Nagano Station

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Nagano Dentetsu Line Timetable

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Nagaden Snow Monkey / Shiga Kogen Express Bus

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Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano

The elevation of Nagano and resulting temperature difference between day and night, b…
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Explore Obuse

Once an important Edo Period (1603-1868) trading town, Obuse is a small historic town…
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Hokusai-kan Museum

Certainly Japan’s most famous artist, Katsushika Hokusai – more commonly referred to …
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Gansho-in Temple

The Ganshoin Temple in Obuse is one with a long history. The most famous item of the …
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Takai Kozan Memorial Museum

Takai Kozan was one of the wealthiest farmer-merchants of Obuse. Highly cultured and …
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Cherry Blossom-Viewing in Matsukawa Valley

'Hanami' or 'flower viewing' is perhaps the quintessential Japanese activity and one …
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The Waterfalls Of Matsukawa Valley

Known for its natural beauty, the mountains and steep ravines of Matsukawa Valley are…
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Matsukawa Valley Hot Springs

Matsukawa Valley is blessed with many 'onsen' (natural hot springs), known for their …
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Autumn Leaves of Matsukawa Valley

Known as 'koyo' in Japanese, the autumn leaves of Nagano are an attraction to themsel…
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Yamaboku Wild Snow Park

While small, Yamaboku Wild Snow Park makes-up for its compact size with deep powder a…
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Tacochi Backcountry Course

Starting at an altitude of 1750 meters in the Yamaboku Wild Snow Park, the Tacochi Co…
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Obuse Onsen: Kannon No Yu

Just outside the historic town of Obuse you will find Kannon-no yu, a hot spring on a…
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Obuse Highway Oasis

The Obuse Highway Oasis is kind of a souvenir market where you can find everything fr…
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Visit Onsen Ponpoko-No Yu

Ponpoko onsen is located in Shinshu Nakano City, the neighbouring city to Yudanaka, h…
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Yudanaka To Obuse Cycling

Obuse is a beautiful town where you can spend half a day roaming around, taking in th…
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SAKURAI KANSEIDO SENSEKITEI

¥810~
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KURINOKI TERRACE

¥190~
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