Obuse, Mountain town in Nagano Prefecture, Japan
The town center of Obuse spans 19 square kilometers in northern Nagano Prefecture, featuring traditional buildings and chestnut tree-lined streets.
In 1843, the Japanese painter Katsushika Hokusai moved to Obuse at the invitation of local merchant Takai Kozan, creating numerous artworks during his final years.
The Hokusai Museum and Takai Kozan Memorial Museum preserve Japanese art history through exhibitions of paintings, manuscripts, and historical artifacts.
Visitors reach Obuse via the Nagano Electric Railway from Nagano Station, with trains departing every 30 minutes during daytime hours.
The Gansho-in Buddhist temple houses a large ceiling painting completed by Hokusai, depicting a dragon amid swirling clouds.
Location: Nagano Prefecture
Location: Kamitakai district
Inception: April 1, 1889
Website: https://www.town.obuse.nagano.jp/
Shares border with: Nagano, Suzaka, Nakano, Takayama
Website: https://town.obuse.nagano.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.69750,138.31211
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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