Obuse is a town famous for its chestnuts. In the central district, you will find many stores offering chestnut desserts and other chestnut foods. With sidewalks lined with chestnut wood, Obuse is filled with charm. Another claim to fame here is that the famous artist Katsushika Hokusai stayed here while working on his woodblock prints.

Nagano's symbol Zenkoji Temple has drawn a large number of people of any belief since ancient times. Today, some six million people visit the temple per year. In Nagano City, which flourished with Zenkoji as its center, travelers can see historical buildings worth visiting.