Obuse Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is one of the special places in Nagano with blossom of both sakura and rape flower. However, due to the early coming of hot weather, most sakura has already fallen and it is the now best time of blossom of rape flower.
Matsu River in Obuse, Nagano Japan.
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Hotel New Nagano NeXT

Hotel New Nagano NeXT

3 out of 5
Minami Chitose-cho 828 Nagano
The price is £45 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£45
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
Amenity choices are wide. The frontdesk staff is super polite and efficient. The location and parking area is closed to main train station which is very convenient. The parking fee is ¥800 which is even lower than some smaller city. Good deal!

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
Yakebitai-yama, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano-ken
The price is £88 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
£88
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey ...
7.6/10 Good! (173 reviews)
They, the staff, exceeded my expectations . Courteous, helpful, kind and pleasant are words that I would use to describe them. Everyone greets you with a bow and civility, right down to the hardest workers in the hotel. For that, i will surely come back. My stay at the Prince Hotel East was worth ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is £55 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£55
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
clean room . polite staff

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
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A historic warehouse inn surrounded by Naganos na - The Bath Bed Obuse / Kamitakaigun Nagano

A historic warehouse inn surrounded by Naganos na - The Bath Bed Obuse / Kamitakaigun Nagano

Kamitakaigun Nagano
Stay at this holiday home in Obuse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Yudanaka Hot Spring and Obuse Museum Nakajima Chinami Hall are ...
A historic warehouse inn surrounded by Naganos na - The Bath Bed Obuse / Kamitakaigun Nagano
Myoko Onsen cottage Ajisai

Myoko Onsen cottage Ajisai

2 out of 5
218 Tagiri Myoko Niigata
Stay at this cottage in Myoko. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Akakura Onsen Ski Area and Myoko Kogen are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
Mostly good
Overall very nice accommodation and the shuttle driver was very nice. However, whoever actually manages the property really needs to do better with communication. The day of my arrival I was still trying to figure out how to actually get to and check into the property since no instructions were provided. ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Myoko Onsen cottage Ajisai
With private woodfired sauna limited to 1 group / Kamitakai-gun Nagano

With private woodfired sauna limited to 1 group / Kamitakai-gun Nagano

Kamitakai-gun Nagano
Stay at this holiday home in Takayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Shibu are located ...
With private woodfired sauna limited to 1 group / Kamitakai-gun Nagano
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Popular places to visit

Hokusai Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Hokusai Museum during your travels in Obuse. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Hokusai Museum

Taikan Bonsai Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Taikan Bonsai Museum during your travels in Obuse. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Taikan Bonsai Museum

Gansho-in Temple

After visiting Gansho-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Obuse. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Gansho-in Temple

Obuse Museum Nakajima Chinami Hall

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Obuse Museum Nakajima Chinami Hall during your trip to Obuse. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Obuse Museum Nakajima Chinami Hall

Japanese Lamp Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Japanese Lamp Museum during your travels in Obuse. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Japanese Lamp Museum

Floral Garden Obuse

Explore the great outdoors at Floral Garden Obuse, a lovely green space in Obuse. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Floral Garden Obuse

Things to do

Shiga Kogen, the highest ski resort

1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

£133
per adult
1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

£118
per adult
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
©Jigokudani Yaen-KoenToshio HAGIWARA [Photo for illustrative purposes only]

Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano

£137
per adult
Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.

Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions

£105
per adult
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

£61
per traveller
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Togakushi: Sacred Forest Walk & Soba Traditions

Togakushi: Sacred Forest Walk & Soba Traditions

£105
per adult
Togakushi: Sacred Forest Walk & Soba Traditions
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