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Takanashi clan fortified residence
Nagano, Japan

Obuse

Obuse is a small town in Nagano, Japan, 361 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10,510 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now15°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population10,510
Local time18:05
36.70° N, 138.31° EElevation 361 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code382-0003
The year in Obuseweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low19° / 10°
Rain this month105mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Obuse at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

81 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

66 mm of rain

Monuments nearby5+

within 12 km

Weather in Obuse

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct20°7°
Sat24 Oct18°14°16.3 mm
Sun25 Oct20°17°21.5 mm
Mon26 Oct20°16°11.2 mm
Tue27 Oct21°13°35 mm
Wed28 Oct13°9°10.3 mm
Thu29 Oct16°5°
Fri30 Oct15°9°1 mm
Sat31 Oct16°10°11.2 mm
Sun1 Nov14°7°4.4 mm

When to go to Obuse

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score202020526358484661633622
High4°4°8°15°21°25°28°29°25°19°13°7°
Low-5°-4°-1°4°11°16°20°21°17°10°3°-2°
Rain (mm)88748266841171501151451058481
Wet days252015131314222019181725

What's on in Obuse

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Obuse

All monuments

More museums: Hokusai Museum · 小布施町立歴史民俗資料館 · 豊野資料収蔵室 · 高井鴻山記念館

Outdoors around Obuse

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
長野市城山動物園Zoos
1.9 km
好日山荘Climbing
2.8 km
TankakyoViewpoints
3.3 km
水中のしだれ桜Viewpoints
3.5 km
信濃ゴルフ倶楽部Golf courses
3.6 km
森の灯キャンプ場Camp sites
3.8 km
ヤマボクワイルドスノーパークSki area · 12 km of pistes · 3 lifts
13 km
よませ温泉スキー場Ski area · 7 km of pistes · 4 lifts
14 km
X-JAM高井富士Ski area · 8 km of pistes · 5 lifts
15 km
いいづなリゾートスキー場Ski area · 8 km of pistes · 3 lifts
15 km
Dolphin's DreamDive site
9.4 km

Nature around Obuse

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Obuse

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Obuse

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.5Suzu 6 km ↑2024 · 128 km
6.6Kariwa 19 km ↖2007 · 94 km
6.6Ojiya 8 km ↓2004 · 72 km
6.6Suzu 22 km ↑1993 · 141 km

Towns and villages around Obuse

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Obuse from above

Postal code

382-0003

Getting to Obuse

Shinshu-Matsumoto AirportMMJ
69 km
Toyama Kitokito AirportTOY
101 km
Noto Satoyama AirportNTQ
137 km
小布施Railway station
0.4 km
都住Railway station
1.1 km
北須坂Railway station
2 km

Places near Obuse

Places with a climate like Obuse

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Obuse?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Obuse.
What is the hottest month in Obuse?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Obuse?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Obuse?
December is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
What is the postal code of Obuse?
The postal code of Obuse is 382-0003.