2025 Obuse Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Name📝: Obuse Town Public Library Address📍: 1491-2 Obuse, Kamitakai District, Nagano 381-0201, Japan Nearest train station 🚉: Obuse (5 minute walk) Famous for ✨: being the most beautiful library in town, with impressive architectural design and tens of thousands of books inside despite its relatively small size. There are also various classes and activities offered at the library Tourist spots nearby 👀 🌸 Obuse Floral Garden (20 minute walk) 🖼️ Hokusai Museum (15 minute walk) 🌰 chestnut desserts all over the town #Obuse #japan #nagano

Name 📝: Hokusai Museum 北齋館 Address📍: 485 Obuse, 小布施町 Obuse, Kamitakai District, Nagano 381-0201, Japan Nearest train station 🚉: Obuse 小布施 Famous for ✨: famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾 北斎) spent some time there Hokusai’s work is world renounced and this museum shows his masterpiece produced during his time in Obuse Tourist spots nearby 👀: 🛍️ Obuse town centre with local souvenirs and delicious food (right next to the museum) 🌸 Obuse Floral Garden (15 minute walk) 🎂 the many chestnut 🌰 dessert places in town #nagano #Obuse #Hokusai #japan

#japanattractions #overseastravel #japantravel #I miss #familygoodplaces There are many places worth visiting in Nagano Prefecture, Japan🇯🇵, of which Kobushicho is also one of the specialty towns! This Kobushicho has a Kyoto feel, can be interspersed with different streets left and right, and is lined with many shops, art galleries, art galleries, and historic wooden buildings, plus it is rich in chestnuts, everywhere The presence of fresh chestnuts 🌰 or chestnut brownies 🍰 is very attractive! Little Busi Town 📍Obushi-cho, Kami-takai-gun, Nagano Prefecture

#Japan Attractions #OverseasTravel #Japan Travel Located in Nagano Prefecture, Kobushi is a famous chestnut 🌰 town in Japan. This place is rich in chestnuts, and every summer there are also a variety of chestnut desserts and pastries! The environment of Kobushicho is beautiful, every street has a Japanese garden 🌳 layout, and they are interconnected, so it is very comfortable to walk. This town is relatively quiet, but there are many different types of shops✨, of course, there are many old shops that buy chestnuts, worth a visit! 👍🏻 Kobushicho (Nagano Prefecture, Japan)

In the fall, Obuse Town is very lively, with many young people visiting. 🤗🍁🍎 While many tourist spots have become deserted due to the remnants of the bubble era and the COVID-19 pandemic, this place has been beautifully renovated and the whole town seems fashionable and lively. ❣️ This season, when autumn arrives, is the season for chestnuts🌰 At famous confectionery stores, people lined up to buy yokan made with chestnuts and limited edition Mont Blanc. 👛 Walking down the labyrinth-like streets, goldfish lived in the open garden and the chimneys of the sake brewery towered above the clear sky☺️ Looking up, the sunlight filtering through the trees was beautiful, and Obuse Town showed us many different sides to it. The leaves will change color from now on, so it will be even more pleasing to the eye🥰🍁🍂 #Couple trip #Gourmet #Historical sites #Breathtaking views

I made a reservation because I heard that they serve authentic Italian food at reasonable prices. I called and was told that they were fully booked, so I was glad that they had an empty seat☺️🍽 It is located in the middle of the tourist area of ​​Obuse Town, and chestnuts are a specialty of this town, so it is currently in season and the place is very lively with young people🌰 The dishes, which use plenty of local vegetables and meat, are elaborate, and the appearance and texture were fun and delicious. 🐄🐖🐓🫐🍋🍅🍇🥬🎃🧀 Each table seat in the restaurant is like a semi-private room, and the atmosphere is quiet and calm, so I was able to spend a very relaxing time😌 Lunch courses start at 2,200 yen. I stayed for about an hour and a half. For me, it has become a memorable restaurant with delicious food 🥰 #food #autumn trip #couple trip #gourmet #autumn trip #tourist attraction

#NaganoElectricRailway🚃 Limited Express Yukemuri-Nonbiri-go ⁡ The limited express train I took on my way back to Nagano Station from the hot springs happened to be the "Limited Express Yukemuri-Nonbiri-go"👀✨ ⁡ When the scenery is beautiful, the train slows down and the conductor's announcements are tailored to the scenery🔈 ⁡ The train stops at Obuse Station for about 15 minutes, so you can see the old trains (pictures 5-9) and it's a fun train. ⁡ However, the day I rode, it was snowing a lot❄️ It was kind of funny that the conductor would always preface his speech with, "You can't see it today because of the snow" lol ⁡ This express train also has on-board sales, and the eringi sushi is super delicious🍣🍄 ⁡ If you find it, you should definitely try it!!!! #Nagano #ObuseStation #TouristTrain #ResortTrain

Obuse, Nagano Prefecture, is famous for its chestnuts. Entotsu, a specialty shop of the popular sweet "Mont Blanc Suzaku", is located here. The Mont Blanc, piled high with chestnut paste, is exquisite✨Please try it when you're there🙌 How to get there: 808 Obuse-cho, Kamitakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture #Nagano #Obuse #GourmetTrip #Gourmet #Sweets

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip At Obusedo, a famous shop in Obuse Town, Nagano Prefecture, we tried the autumn-only specialty Suzaku. This luxurious dish uses plenty of chestnuts, and the moment I put it in my mouth, I was impressed by how it melted softly in my mouth. The sweetness of the chestnuts spread gently, and it was a happy time as if I was tasting autumn as it is. It's no wonder that they have numbered tickets in the morning! This is a must-try dish for chestnut lovers. The luxury of tasting the chestnuts themselves, the soft melting in your mouth, and the delicate taste that brings out the best of the ingredients...it's impressive. Available for only about a month. No wonder people line up in the morning to get numbered tickets! This is a must-try dish for chestnut lovers. 💰Price per person: 1,800 yen 📍Location: 808 Obuse Town, Kamitakai District, Nagano Prefecture #Sweets #Nagano #ChestnutSweets

Despite being a small town, Obuse in Nagano Prefecture offers countless memorable sights. Stroll through streets paved with stone that still carry the scent of the Edo period. Visit traditional confectionery shops where the sweet aroma of roasted chestnuts fills the air. Discover the atelier where Hokusai spent his later years, and admire the bold strokes of his preserved works. Walking through the town, one can't help but feel that time flows differently here. Though a tourist destination, it remains peaceful, with art, nature, and people harmoniously coexisting. Take a break at a café to enjoy specialties like the famous "Mont Blanc Suzaku" or other chestnut-based sweets. These moments of relaxation will surely become highlights of your journey. 📍Access: - About 30 minutes by Nagano Electric Railway from Nagano Station to Obuse Station. - Approximately 5 minutes by car from the Obuse Smart IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway. 🖼 Highlights: Hokusai Museum, Ganshoin Temple, Obusedo, Chestnut Path, Kura Café, and more.

I'd like to introduce you to the soba restaurant "Nama Soba Asahi-ya" that I stopped by when I went to Obuse Town, Nagano Prefecture to visit Obuse Winery. Their specialty is hand-made noodles, which were smooth and easy to swallow rather than firm and chewy!! The amount of noodles was quite large, so I ate enough soba✨ I think this is the perfect restaurant for those who want to eat a lot♪ It seems that there are people from locals to tourists, and some people were waiting outside...! 🍜Spot name: Nama Soba Asahi-ya 📍Location: 981 Obuse, Obuse Town, Kamitakai District, Nagano Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-15:00 *Closed on Fridays #0 yen travel #Nagano #Nagano sightseeing

#cherryblossom25 Ganshoin Temple blew me away with how quiet and artful it felt during cherry blossom season. It's famous for the ceiling painting of a giant phoenix by Kano Yasunobu, but outside, the temple gardens steal the show when the sakura are in bloom. Mossy stones, a gentle pond, and delicate pink trees — it’s like walking through a perfectly composed painting. I loved how the temple embraces imperfection and stillness; everything felt slow, natural, and full of meaning. My #cherryblossom25 post focused on a fallen sakura petal floating on the pond, with the temple softly blurred behind — simple but packed with emotion. If you want an artistic, introspective cherry blossom experience instead of a flashy one, Ganshoin is pure poetry.

#Spring0yenTrip Obuse, about 30 minutes by train from Nagano Station, is a beautiful town where history and nature coexist in harmony. Walking through the town, you can feel a sense of nostalgia as you see the rows of traditional townhouses and small shops. In particular, at the Hokusai Museum, I was able to see the works of ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai and really felt the artistic depth of the town. In addition, I was able to enjoy delicious dishes and sweets made with chestnuts, a local specialty, and the Japanese sweets made with chestnuts were particularly exquisite. The beautiful scenery of the surrounding countryside and mountains was also impressive, making it the perfect place for a leisurely stroll. Obuse was a town that enriched the soul, where you could enjoy art and nature in a historical atmosphere.

We would like to introduce Obuse Winery, a small winery that does everything from grape cultivation to brewing in-house. 🍷 The winery's cultivation and brewing manager, Akihiko Soga, is a man who has actually trained in France, the kingdom of wine, and in Vosne-Romanée and Chablis in the Burgundy region! There is a fee for wine tasting, but you can compare four different wines◎ I really liked the warmth of the wines made by hand, like Burgundy wine, and the delicate, pure texture that melts in your mouth!! ! 🍇Spot name: Obuse Winery 📍Location: 571 Oshiba, Obuse-machi, Kamitakai-gun, Nagano 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-16:00 *Closed during New Year holidays 💰Admission fee: Free *Tasting is charged 🚘Access: Train▶︎About 15 minutes walk from Obuse Station Car▶︎About 10 minutes from Obuse Smart IC #Winery #Wine #Domestic travel #Nagano #Gourmet #Alcohol #0 yen trip February 2025

Introducing the must-try chestnut delicacies in Obuse, a famous chestnut producing area✨. First up is the chestnut rice 🍚 from "Takefudo". The fluffy chestnuts and glutinous rice go perfectly together, and the simple taste is irresistible😋. For dessert, try the chestnut parfait🍨 from "Kurian Fumido". A luxurious dish with a rich chestnut flavor💕. And as a souvenir, we recommend the chestnut monaka! The crispy skin is filled with plenty of chestnut paste, allowing you to enjoy the unique taste of Obuse🎁. #Obuse #ChestnutGourmet #Takefudo #ChestnutRice #KurianFumido #ChestnutParfait #ChestnutMonaka #NaganoSweets #EatingOut #0YenTripFebruary2025

The Hokusai Museum in Obuse Town is an art museum where you can enjoy the works of the world-famous ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai 🌊👘. Valuable works are on display, including his masterpiece "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" and "Phoenix Glancing in All Directions," which he created in Obuse in his later years. Inside the museum, you can experience Hokusai's dynamic brushwork up close, and you can also experience the depth of ukiyo-e ✨. Why not enjoy a trip immersed in the world of Hokusai along with the charming townscape of Obuse? 🚶♂️ #HokusaiMuseum #KatsushikaHokusai #Ukiyo-e #Obuse #NaganoTourism #JapaneseArt #0YenTravelFebruary2025

Obuse Station Known for its chestnuts, the Mont Blanc chestnut dessert is incredibly famous here. Its smooth texture drives people crazy! Hokusai Museum You can see the most famous styles of Japanese art here, with replicas of manuscripts, architecture, and a wide array of crafts. The souvenirs are great for shopping. This is a small station where you can spend an entire day, with a unique charm in autumn and winter! 🌰❤️

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#DomesticTravelTactics Zenkoji Temple (Nagano Prefecture) is a historic temple whose principal image is the "Ikko Sanzon Amida Nyorai," the oldest Buddhist statue in Japan. It is said that you should visit Zenkoji Temple at least once in your lifetime, and it is a popular power spot visited by worshippers from all over the country. In addition, after visiting Zenkoji Temple, we recommend taking the "Snow Monkey" to Obusedo Temple to enjoy chestnut sweets! We will introduce you to a detailed strategy for avoiding crowds and going around efficiently✨ 📍 Basic information (Zenkoji Temple) • Location: 491 Motozencho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture • Visiting hours: • Main hall: Summer (April to September) 5:30 to 16:30, Winter (October to March) 6:00 to 16:00 • Kaidan pilgrimage: Same as main hall visiting hours • Admission fee: Main hall (including Kaidan pilgrimage) 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior and senior high school students, 50 yen for elementary school students 🚃 Access: • About 30 minutes walk from JR Nagano Station or about 10 minutes by bus, get off at "Zenkoji Daimon" • Parking available (many paid parking lots nearby) 🔥 1. Tips and highlights for visiting Zenkoji Temple 🔹 ① Visit first thing in the morning to avoid crowds! • The best time to come is during the "Oasa-go" from 5:30 to 7:00! • Visiting the temple in the silence of the early morning will give you a sacred atmosphere✨ • It gets crowded with tourists after noon, so it's best to visit in the morning! 🔹 ② 3 Must-See Spots at Zenkoji Temple 🙏 Oasa-go (Morning Service) • A ritual that symbolizes the morning at Zenkoji Temple. • The "Ojuzu Chodai" ritual, in which the head priest gently places a rosary on the head of the believer, is especially popular✨ 🔦 Okaidan Meguri (Pitch-Dark Corridor) • It is said that if you touch the "Place of Paradise" in the basement of the main hall, you will be able to go to paradise! • A thrilling experience of groping your way through the pitch-black corridor. 🏯 Spectacular views from the Niomon and Sanmon Gates • The Niomon Gate is an impressive gate where you are greeted by a giant Nio statue. • If you climb the mountain gate (admission fee 500 yen), you can see the whole view of Zenkoji Omotesando and Nagano city✨ 🕒 ③ A model course for efficiently touring Zenkoji 5:30: Participate in the morning service and experience "Ojuzu Chodai" 6:30: Tour the Kaidan at the main hall (experience it before it gets crowded!) 7:00: Have breakfast while strolling along Omotesando (soba noodles and oyaki are recommended) 8:00: Visit Niomon Gate and Sanmon Gate and take photos📸 9:00: Move to Nagano Station and head to Obuse🚆 🚆 2. Take the "Snow Monkey" from Zenkoji to Obuse! After visiting Zenkoji, we recommend going to Obuse, the highlight of Nagano sightseeing! If you take the **Nagano Electric Railway "Snow Monkey"** from Nagano Station, you will arrive at Obuse in about 30 minutes 🚆✨ 🍂 3. Recommended spots in Obuse 🍰 ① Obusedo (famous chestnut sweets shop) • The specialty "Suzaku Mont Blanc" and chestnut yokan are exquisite! • It is especially popular during chestnut season (September to November), so it is best to come early ◎ 🎨 ② Hokusaikan (Art museum related to Katsushika Hokusai) • Obuse is the town where the Edo period ukiyo-e artist "Katsushika Hokusai" spent his later years. • You can view Hokusai's precious works 🎨 🚶 ③ Stroll through the Obuse chestnut townscape • Enjoy chestnut rice and chestnut ice cream while walking through the charming townscape! • We also recommend the beautiful walking path called "Chestnut Path"✨ 🍽️ 4. Enjoy Nagano gourmet at Zenkoji Temple & Obuse • Yawataya Isogoro (Shichimi pepper): Perfect souvenir! You can also blend it to your liking🌶️ • Oyaki (Irohado, Ogawa no Sho): A classic Nagano specialty! • Shinshu Soba (Kadono Daimaru, Fujiki-an): Taste the exquisite handmade soba🍜 • Chestnut sweets (Obuse-do, Takefu-do): Enjoy Obuse's unique chestnut gourmet🍰 🎯 5. Recommended plan to enjoy Zenkoji Temple & Obuse 🚶 Half-day plan (mainly Zenkoji Temple) ✅ 5:30~ Participate in morning service (enjoy the quiet atmosphere with an early morning visit) ✅ 6:30~ Tour the altar and visit the main hall ✅ 7:00~ Enjoy yakitori and soba at Omotesando ✅ 8:00~ Take photos at Niomon and Sanmon 🚆 One-day plan (Zenkoji Temple + Obuse) ✅ 5:30~9:00 Visit Zenkoji Temple (morning service, tour the altar, Omotesando gourmet) ✅ 9:30~10:00 Move to Obuse by Snow Monkey🚆 ✅ 10:30-12:00 Chestnut sweets & lunch at Obusedo🍰 ✅ 12:30-14:00 Hokusai Museum & Chestnut Town Walk🚶 ✅ 14:30-16:00 Return to Nagano Station, buy souvenirs & go to cafe☕ 🛤️ Summary ✅ Avoid the crowds at the "Oasa-go" from 5:30-7:00! ✅ "Ojuzucho-dai" and "Okaidan-meguri" are must-experiences! ✅ After Zenkoji Temple, go to Obuse by "Snow Monkey"! ✅ Enjoy Nagano sightseeing with chestnut sweets at Obusedo & Hokusai Museum✨ Experience a special trip at Zenkoji Temple & Obuse, where you can enjoy history, culture, and gourmet food all at once!

Obuse Onsen Akebi no Yu in Obuse Town, Nagano Prefecture ♨️ The moment you get out of the car, you can smell the sulfur. And there were carp at the entrance 👀 There is also a rest area, from which you can see the five mountains of Hokushin 🙆♀️ The five mountains of Hokushin, which can be seen from the open-air bath, are so beautiful that you can't help but take a long bath ☺️ The sulfur smell in the bathroom is pleasant and the spring quality is very good, so please go and try it ✨ 📍Address: 1311 Fudo, Kanda, Obuse Town, Kamitakai District, Nagano Prefecture 381-0211 💰Price per person: 700 yen 🅿️: Free parking available #0 yen trip January 2025

A new spot has opened on the "Apple Line" where apples, a Nagano specialty, are lined up at direct sales shops🎉 If you order a takeout set, you can have a picnic on the farm🧺🌼 At a cafe where you can taste seasonal fruits, apple juice comes out of the tap⁉️ Take a break with some delicious sweets☕️ You can also experience apple harvesting, and you can eat as much as you want or take it home👀✨ Making sweets with freshly picked apples is sure to be a special memory💯 📍Garden & Cafe pique-nique 📮2890 Yoshijima, Obuse-machi, Kamitakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture 🚗6 minutes by car from Obuse Smart IC #NaganoTourism #NaganoTrip #ApplePicking #Picnic #0YenTripJanuary2025

#2024 Travel Review **Little Busch Town** 2024 is coming to an end. I went to many places this year. One of the most memorable for me was Kobusicho! Transportation: Easily accessible by train. Introduction: Known for its beautiful streets and traditional shops, it’s especially suitable for shopping and tasting local sweets.

Chestnut Terrace in Obuse, Nagano Prefecture 🌰 Obuse is famous for chestnuts and Mont Blanc!! Mont Blanc is also popular at Chestnut Terrace🙆 They also have chestnut cream puffs and chestnut pudding. The chestnuts are rich and delicious!! The tea at Chestnut Terrace is also delicious, so it's recommended to drink it with chestnut sweets. There is a shop inside and you can take it out🉑 There are long lines during the new chestnut season, so it's recommended to go before or after that season🏃♀️ [Business hours] 10:00-17:30 [Closed] Wednesdays #FuriTabiWinter

Obuse is a small town in Nagano Prefecture that is popular as a tourist destination where historical charm and beautiful nature come together. It is especially famous for its connection with Katsushika Hokusai, an ukiyo-e artist from the Edo period. He visited the area in his later years and created many works. Obuse is home to the Hokusai Museum, which exhibits Hokusai's works, and you can see his bold style and delicate use of color up close. The town is also rich in gourmet food made with local ingredients such as chestnuts and wine. Many tourists visit the town in autumn, especially for chestnut sweets. Obuse chestnuts are characterized by their sweetness and flavor, and chestnut okowa and chestnut yokan are popular. In addition, Obuse milk, which is produced locally, is characterized by its rich and creamy taste and is used in local cafes and sweet shops. In particular, ice cream and shakes made with milk are popular with tourists. Obuse's streets still retain a strong Edo-period atmosphere, with its rows of cobblestone streets and old-style houses, making you feel the history just by walking around. This town, where culture, nature, and delicious food come together, is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing time. #0YenTravelAutumn

Do you know where the most famous chestnut place in Japan is? Although Obuse is a small local town, it attracts tens of thousands of tourists every day due to its rich production of high-quality chestnuts, including many local Japanese. When you come to Obuse Town, everyone will go to the restaurant Try the famous chestnut dessert mont blanc (Suzaku). The chestnuts taste sweet and fragrant, sweet but not greasy, and have a smooth texture. It is truly a delicacy🤩🤩🤩I also heard at the restaurant that there was a group of Japanese people who took a 5-hour train to come here. , just to taste the taste of this mont blanc, it’s very exaggerated! 😚😚 #Good Places in June 2024

#Travelwithme Obusedo is famous for its chestnut kanoko and chestnut yokan. The main store has a restaurant attached, and serves seasonal ingredients in a Japanese course meal that changes monthly. Based on the concept of "from the producer to the kingdom", it serves as a "showroom for local vegetables" by using traditional local vegetables and suggesting new ways to eat new ingredients. ・ The September and October menus are of course centered on chestnuts! It's nice to be able to taste the ripeness of the chestnuts that year through professional cooking. In the cafe, you can enjoy "Fresh Chestnut Confections of the Month" that are in line with the season and the saijiki, "shaved ice" and "chestnut kuzukiri" in summer, and "chestnut shiruko" in winter. ・ The Ichimura family, who run Obusedo nearby, own Masuichi Ichimura Sake Brewery, a sake brewery that has been in business for over 260 years since the Horeki era of the Edo period. Along with Obuse, it is a long-established store that is the face of the town. Please come and enjoy the taste of Obuse. ・ Obusedo Main Store 808 Obuse-machi, Kamitakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture 381-0293 Opening hours Meals 11:00-15:00 Coffee 10:00-16:00 Phone 026-247-2027 (9:00-17:00)

#TravelWithMe They have a wide variety of chestnut sweets made with chestnuts from Obuse, Nagano Prefecture. The Obuse chestnuts were originally transplanted from Tanba Province in the early Ashikaga period. Their flavor gained a reputation and they were presented to the Edo Shogunate, but as the haiku poet Kobayashi Issa wrote, "The size of the chestnuts that cannot be picked up is magnificent," they were not available to the common people. Shosendo's chestnuts are recommended as a souvenir from Obuse. They are particular about the rich flavor of Obuse chestnuts and grow the raw chestnuts in their own garden. When I visited the store, it was located alone in a chestnut grove. The packaging and name of this bite-sized yokan are very eye-catching, and it is a chestnut made by putting a whole chestnut inside a lightly salted red bean yokan. The sweetness was elegant and very good. It is a little far from the downtown area, but I definitely recommend you go there at least once. There are a variety of unique chestnut sweets lined up. Delivery to other areas is also possible. ・ Oh, I thought it was "Kurikkuri" but it was "Kuritsukuri". ・ Shosendo 607 Iida, Obuse-machi, Kamitakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 381-0204 026-247-3262

Obuse Town is located in the suburbs of Nagano City. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to get there by taking the Nagano Electric Railway from Nagano Station. You can reserve half a day in Obuse to feel the unique charm of this town💖💖💖 Obuse is not a big place and is the smallest town in Nagano Prefecture, but it attracts many foodies. Because the chestnuts here are very famous, there are many restaurants that serve chestnuts in their dishes, among which the dessert Mont Blanc (Suzaku) is the most famous. , almost everyone who comes to Obuse will definitely try it🤗But if you want to try the time-honored products, you have to come early in the morning, otherwise they will close early if they are sold out 😉😉 There are also many souvenir shops on the streets, all of which specialize in chestnut desserts🌰🌰🌰Whether you are a chestnut lover or not, it is worth a try when you come to the hometown of chestnuts! #sakura2024