Obuse Museum Nakashima Senha-kan (おぶせミュージアム・中島千波館)
Flow of the course
About 15 min from the previous stop
About 60 min here
About 15 min to the next stop
Next stop: Looking up at Hokusai's late-life masterpiece, the ceiling painting "Eight-Directional Phoenix"About this spot
A town art museum primarily exhibiting works by Nakashima Senha, a Japanese painter from Obuse. Large-format Japanese paintings depicting flowers such as cherry blossoms and peonies feature vibrant colors that anyone can appreciate as simply "beautiful," regardless of art knowledge. The museum also has an exhibition room for festival floats passed down through Obuse, allowing visitors to quietly experience the town's culture. With high ceilings and a spacious layout, it's perfect for spending a leisurely rainy afternoon.
Tips
The museum is barrier-free and you can view it with a stroller. Located less than 10 minutes' walk from the town center with free parking. It's often less crowded than the Hokusai Museum area, making it a hidden gem.
Best time to visit
Allow approximately 1 hour. The afternoon is relatively uncrowded and allows for unhurried viewing
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Access & map
〒381-0201 Nagano Prefecture, Kamitakai District, Obuse Town, Obuse 595
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