Obuse Town

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A delightful small town famous for its chestnuts and its deep connection to the world-renowned artist Katsushika Hokusai. The town is beautifully maintained with traditional white-walled buildings and streets paved with chestnut wood. Visitors can visit the Hokusai Museum to see original masterpieces or enjoy various chestnut-themed sweets and local sake. With its "Open Garden" project where residents share their private gardens, Obuse offers a warm, welcoming, and artistic atmosphere.

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Yukata de MONKATSU in Obuse town

Yukata de MONKATSU in Obuse town

Nagano Prefecture

Obuse Town

Address
1497-2 Obuse, Obuse-machi, Kamitakai-gun, Nagano
Website
https://obusekanko.jp/
Operator
Obuse Cultural Tourism Association

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