Nestled in northern Nagano Prefecture, Obuse captivates visitors with its well-preserved traditional streetscapes, peaceful atmosphere, and thriving culinary heritage centered on chestnuts. The town is most famous as the final creative sanctuary of master woodblock painter Katsushika Hokusai, who spent his twilight years here producing magnificent art under the patronage of local merchant Takai Kozan. Today, visitors can admire vibrant original masterworks at the Hokusai Museum, stroll down scenic chestnut-wood paved paths, and indulge in everything from chestnut confectionery to local sake.
- Historic Town
- Art & Culture
- Hokusai
- Chestnut Delicacies
- Traditional Architecture
- Museums
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