Things to do in Obuse-machi in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Obuse-machi. The weather is usually mildly cool with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 48—67°F (9—20°C).

Obuse-machi has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Obuse-machi. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Obuse-machi in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Obuse-machi in May

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Holidays in Obuse-machi in May
May
  • Constitution Memorial Day (May 3)
  • Greenery Day (May 4)
  • Children's Day (May 56)
  • Mother's Day (May 12)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Obuse-machi in May

Temperatures on an average day in Obuse-machi in May

The average temperature in Obuse-machi in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 67°F (20°C) to a low of 48°F (9°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in Obuse-machi, August, has days with highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows of 67°F (19°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 32°F (0°C) and lows of 21°F (-6°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Obuse-machi in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
67°F
highs
48°F
lows

General weather summary

Mildly cool with a gentle breeze
Feels like
34%
Chance of rain
0.174 in
Amount
10.0 mph
Wind speed
71%
Humidity
14.1 hrs
Daylight length
4:40 AM
Sunrise
6:45 PM
Sunset
46%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 67°F (20°C) and a low of 48°F (9°C), it generally feels mildly cool with a gentle breeze. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for Obuse-machi in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Obuse-machi has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Obuse-machi that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Obuse-machi for May.
Gansho-in
1. Gansho-in
4.3
(1504)
Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Popular, picturesque temple with a famed 1848 mythical bird painting by Katsushika Hokusai.
Roadside Station Oasis-Obuse
2. Roadside Station Oasis-Obuse
3.8
(3157)
Rest stop
Sights & Landmarks
Rest stop with a huge park, a casual restaurant & a store selling fruits, chestnuts & sweets.
Kozan Takai Memorial Museum
3. Kozan Takai Memorial Museum
4.5
(2)
Museum
History Museums
Floral Garden Obuse
4. Floral Garden Obuse
4.0
(456)
Garden
Nature & Parks
Obuse Museum丨Nakajima Chinami Museum
5. Obuse Museum丨Nakajima Chinami Museum
3.8
(329)
Art museum
Museums
Obuse Winery
6. Obuse Winery
4.2
(169)
Winery
Food & Drink
Nihonnoakari Museum
7. Nihonnoakari Museum
3.7
(98)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Museum exploring the history of Japanese lighting, with vintage light fixtures, lamps & memorabilia.
Jokoji
8. Jokoji
4.1
(403)
Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Obuse Town Public Library
9. Obuse Town Public Library
3.8
(42)
Public library
Libraries
Obuse Culture Sightseeing Information Center
10. Obuse Culture Sightseeing Information Center
3.9
(92)
Tourist information center
Visitor Centers
Chiisanakurinoki Museum
11. Chiisanakurinoki Museum
4.0
(1)
Art museum
Museums
Chikumagawafureai Park
12. Chikumagawafureai Park
3.9
(109)
Park
Nature & Parks
Grilled corn shop Kobayashi farm
13. Grilled corn shop Kobayashi farm
4.2
(577)
Farm
Sights & Landmarks
Obuse
14. Obuse
Nature & Parks
Playgrounds
Obuse is a town in central Japan famous for its chestnuts. The Hokusai Museum exhibits woodblock prints by painter and printmaker Katsushika Hokusai. A giant phoenix painted by Hokusai appears on the ceiling of the Ganshoin Temple. The Nihonnoakari Museum has a collection of antique lamps, while Taikan Bonsai Museum displays miniature trees. Anakannon Hot Spring has views of mountains from its outdoor pool.
Chikuma River
15. Chikuma River
River
Museums
やまざきファーム
16. やまざきファーム
5.0
(3)
Agricultural service
Sights & Landmarks
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