There are a variety of accommodations in Obuse, Nagano that offer unique hospitality, such as a traditional Japanese hot spring inn where you can recharge your body and mind, or a French auberge, a restaurant that offers rooms to stay. The Edo Period painter, Katsushika Hokusai, loved this town, and stayed there for a total of 3 years, leaving behind the ceiling painting at the Ganshoin Temple. We will introduce some places to stay in Obuse where you can really feel the town's charm.
The Masuichi Kyakuden hotel in Obuse: Enjoy the Japanese Hospitality That Katsushika Hokusai Loved
The Masuichi Kyakuden is a hotel born of the idea of inviting guests from afar, and offering them traditional Japanese hospitality combined with modern convenience. This culture of hospitality has been popular in Obuse since the Edo Period, and the one to invite Katsushika Hokusai to stay was the Edo Period scholar, Takai Sasayama. The exterior of the building was constructed from several buildings, including a sugar warehouse and wooden houses that were moved to this location for the purpose, giving it feeling of a long history. The guest rooms, however, are completely modern western-style rooms designed by American designers.
Dining and shopping is available in the surrounding Obuse-Dou area's "Ajiwai Kuukan", or "Taste-Space" (味わい空間). The Taste Space area has many historic buildings that were rebuilt in a special project to revive the scenic town. The Masuichi Kyakuden is a hotel that offers many unique experiences.
Spot Information
- Spot name：Masuichi Kyakuden (桝一客殿)
- Street Address：815 Obuse, Obuse-machi, Kami-Takai-gun, Nagano 〒381-0293
- Access：About a 10 minute walk from Nagano Railway Obuse Station
- Wi-Fi：Available in all rooms
- Credit cards：Accepted
AKEBI-NO-YU: The Only Japanese Inn With a Natural Hot Spring in Obuse
Obuse Onsen AKEBI-NO-YU is the only natural hot spring in Obuse, and is available for use to both day visitors and inn guests. At this inn, you can relax in the hot spring, where the water changes color from clear to cloudy, white to green, depending on the air temperature and humidity. Also, in this hot spring, you can see the crystallized components of the water, known as 'hot spring flowers', floating and sinking in turn. Usually, these crystallized 'hot spring flowers' are white, but here they are a rare black color, entertaining the guests.
Guest rooms range from the 12-tatami mat and 6-tatami mat special double room, condominium rooms with kitchens and appliances, and western-style twin rooms. You can also enjoy high-quality meals made with seasonal ingredients from northern Nagano at this inn.
Spot Information
- Spot name：Obuse Onsen AKEBI-NO-YU (小布施温泉あけびの湯 )
- Street Address： 1311 Karida, Obuse-machi, Kamitakai-gun 381-0211, Nagano Prefecture 〒381-0211
- Access：About 35 minutes by Nagano Railway from Nagano Station, about 10 minutes by the Obuse Roman-go bus, or 7-8 minutes by taxi from Obuse Station
- Wi-Fi：Available (2nd and 3rd floors only)
- Language： Japanese only
- Credit cards：Not accepted
Obuse no Yado Ventvert: The Auberge Where You Can Feel at Home and Enjoy a Good Meal
The Obuse no Yado Ventvert is a Japanese-style mini-hotel in central Obuse, with a French restaurant on the 1st floor, and 4 guest rooms on the 2nd floor. During dinnertime, you can enjoy authentic French cuisine, made with local and French ingredients. Breakfast is also in the French Continental style, with croissants, coffee and tea available.
The main menu for lunch is the Gallete, a staple food from Brittany. The ingredients include vegetables, smoked salmon, and soft-fried eggs. The guest rooms are a spacious 23-24 meter squared. The hotel's appeal is in its delicious food, at-home atmosphere, and heartfelt service.
Spot Information
- Spot name：Obuse no Yado Ventvert (小布施の宿 ヴァンヴェール )
- Street Address：34-8 Obuse, Obuse-Machi, Kamitakai-Gun, Nagano 〒381-0201
- Access：About a 10 minute walk from Nagano Railway Obuse Station
- Wi-Fi：Available
- Language：English, French
- Credit cards：Not accepted
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