The Chestnut Town that All Sweet Tooths Must Visit
Obuse, famous for its delicious chestnuts and ukiyo-e artist, Katsushika Hokusai from the 16th century, is a little quaint town perfect to travel around by bike. There are plenty of beautiful sceneries of traditional Japanese houses and meadows along the way, plus the roads are fairly quiet at most times. You can rent a bike from a lot of places.
If you want to take a day off to enjoy the serenity and quietness of the Japanese countryside, Obuse is a must-see. The town is surrounded by the blessing of nature. You will also be able to experience a variety of cultural and historical attractions in well-preserved historic buildings. After visiting the local art museums, temples, sake breweries, and restaurants located around Obuse Station, you will have a pretty good understanding of Japanese culture.
It is easily reachable from cities like Tokyo and Kanazawa, and Jigokudani Monkey Park is only a few stations away.
If you want to take a day off to enjoy the serenity and quietness of the Japanese countryside, Obuse is a must-see. The town is surrounded by the blessing of nature. You will also be able to experience a variety of cultural and historical attractions in well-preserved historic buildings. After visiting the local art museums, temples, sake breweries, and restaurants located around Obuse Station, you will have a pretty good understanding of Japanese culture.
It is easily reachable from cities like Tokyo and Kanazawa, and Jigokudani Monkey Park is only a few stations away.
