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Obuse Townscape Project

Nagano · Obuse · Architecture

Japanese name: 小布施の町並み修景

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Obuse Townscape Project
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WHAT TO DOObuse Townscape Project

Private plots were opened for walking through, turning the whole town into one circuit - a landmark of Japanese townscape work.

WHERENagano

Hokushin · Obuse

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Private plots were opened for walking through, turning the whole town into one circuit - a landmark of Japanese townscape work.

About this place

Obuse (小布施町, Obuse-machi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 10,999 in 3832 households, and a population density of 580 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 19.12 square kilometres (7.38 sq mi).

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Founded / opened:1980s Architect / artist:Tadanaga Miyamoto Highlights / collection:Chestnut-wood paving stones, Design allowing passage through private land Genre:Architecture

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