Obasute (Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Obasute is a scenic spot in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, known for its magnificent views overlooking the terraced rice fields (Obasute Terraced Rice Fields) spread across the mountainside and the Chikuma River (Shinano River) basin. The place name originates from the ancient "Obasute Legend" (a tale of abandoning elderly parents in the mountains)...
