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Obuse Area
Obuse is a small but historic town just outside Nagano City, around 30-minutes by train. Famous for its chestnut confectioneries, 'miso' and 'sake' breweries and the Hokusai-san Museum, Obuse is po...CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON/SITES IN NORTHERN NAGANO
When you ask people to name three things that define Japan they usually name Mount Fuji, geisha, and cherry blossoms. Nagano Prefecture is quite far from Fuji and we would advise you to go to Kyoto to...Matsukawa Valley Hot Springs
Matsukawa Valley is blessed with many 'onsen' (natural hot springs), known for their therapeutic properties set within the rural and alpine beauty of the region. Approximately 30 minutes by bus from S...Obuse Highway Oasis
The Obuse Highway Oasis is kind of a souvenir market where you can find everything from local wine to pickles, keys rings, and many more. There are also restaurant within the main building that serve ...SAKURAI KANSEIDO SENSEKITEI
Kanseidou's restaurant "Senseki-tei" is built on the place where the old house owned by the Takatsu family used to be. The restaurant was re-opened in September 2013 after some heavy renovation. The b...KURINOKI TERRACE
Enjoy a pot of tea and some Japanese cake in this shop with their Japanese take on a European café. There are many antiques and beautiful wooden seats and tables found in the cafe. They have a wide va...Obuse Onsen: Kannon No Yu
Just outside the historic town of Obuse you will find Kannon-no yu, a hot spring on a hillside overlooking the mountains. There are separate indoor and outdoor baths for men and women. The water is na...Visit Onsen Ponpoko-No Yu
Ponpoko onsen is located in Shinshu Nakano City, the neighbouring city to Yudanaka, home of the Snow Monkeys. It has separate indoor and outdoor baths for men and women. The outdoor bath overlooks Nak...Yudanaka To Obuse Cycling
Obuse is a beautiful town where you can spend half a day roaming around, taking in the environment and trying all kinds of delicious treats. But why go there by train if you can have a beautiful cycle...