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Obuse Chestnut Town

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Obuse Chestnut Town

小布施町

Nagano · Chubu

Obuse is renowned for its delicious chestnuts and is home to Hokusai's last gallery, showcasing the artist's final works. Visitors can enjoy a picturesque walk through the town, stopping by local sake breweries that offer tastings and tours.

Why it's hidden

Many travelers overlook Obuse in favor of larger cities, missing its unique blend of art, nature, and culinary delights.

Best season
Autumn
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
3.9· 144 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to walk the town; Hokusai-kan museum and sake tastings are separately ticketed. Obuse Town tourism.
Nearest station
Obuse Station · 1 min walk

Today

9:00–17:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

chestnutsHokusaisake

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