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Obuse Travel

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Obuse Travel Guide: Chestnut Sweets and Top Things to Do

Tucked away in the scenic countryside of Nagano Prefecture, Obuse (小布施) is a charming historic town renowned for its sweet local chestnuts, rich Hokusai art heritage, and peaceful, uncrowded streets. Just 30 minutes from Nagano Station on the way to the Jigokudani Monkey Park, Obuse offers a rare glimpse of traditional Japan away from mass […]

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The Best Vegetarian Course Menu at Sabō Mameya, Obuse Nagano

When people speak about tofu dishes, they often talk about bean curd or deep-fried tofu. At Sabō Mameya (茶房まめ家), you will be blown away by the large variety of menus. From appetizers to desserts, soybeans are used in each dish. But most of the time, you can’t even tell! We are sure you will be

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Your Ultimate Bike Rental Guide in Obuse Nagano

Obuse is a lovely town in Nagano Prefecture, famous for its delicious chestnuts and ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai from the 18th century. And it is also on the way to Jigokudani Monkey Park (=゚ω゚)ノ. While the main street of Obuse is within a 10-minute walk from Nagano Dentetsu’s Obuse Station, to really explore Obuse properly,

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Nagano Donabe Ramen Takesan’s Most Delicious Vegan Ramen

While finding a vegan-friendly restaurant in the big cities like Tokyo and Kyoto isn’t hard, it is challenging once you step into Japan’s rural region. But don’t worry when you visit Nagano. Nagano Donabe Ramen Takesan (長野土鍋ラーメンたけさん) in Obuse serves delicious vegan ramen and dumplings! You can also make risotto from your ramen at the

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