1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan

Name: 1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
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5.0(6)6 hr 50 minEnglishBook 1 day aheadNagano, Japan

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Walk in the footsteps of Japan’s most celebrated artist, Hokusai Katsushika, on this engaging one-day tour in the quaint, historic town of Obuse. Starting from Nagano Station, you will visit Hokusai’s original studio in Obuse, view his original work at the Obuse Hokusai-kan Museum and finally, view his last and largest remaining ‘in-situ’ artwork – the giant phoenix of Gansho-in Temple. Including plenty of time to explore Obuse for yourself, this tour is designed to introduce you to or further your understanding of Japan’s greatest artist in the very place he walked, worked and produced his final masterpiece.

Included

Total Tour Duration inclusive from start to each leg of the tour to end.
Entry fee for Takai Kozan Museum, Hokusai-kan Museum and Gansho-in Temple
Transportation fee from Nagano to/from Obuse and all listed destinations
English-speaking guide
Lunch (vegetarian options are available)

Not included

Additional food, snacks & drinks
Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ tickets to/from Nagano - pricing available online
Accommodation

What you'll do

Kozan Takai Memorial Museum
805-1 Obuse, Obuse-machi, Japan
Led by your guide, you will visit the Takai Kozan Museum including Hokusai’s studio where he worked and taught while in Obuse.
1h 15mAdmission included
Hokusai-kan
485 Obuse, Obuse-machi, Japan
Arrive at the Obuse Hokusai-kan Museum to view the artist's original works. The small museum rotates its exhibitions to highlight different stages of Hokusai’s prolific life including his early focus on ‘ukiyo-e’ to later mastery of styles including ‘surimono’, ‘manga’ and ‘kakemono’.
1h 30mAdmission included
Obuse-machi
Obuse-machi, Japan
Enjoy lunch at Kurabu. Please note, should Kurabu not be available, we will arrange lunch at a similar restaurant.
1 hour
Obuse-machi
Obuse-machi, Japan
Free-time to explore Obuse. Your guide will explain what's on offer and show you were to go or should you wish, stay with you during this time.
45 min
Ganshoin Temple
615 Karida, Obuse-machi, Japan
Head to Gansho-in Temple to see Hokusai's final masterpiece, the painted phoenix on the temple ceiling.
45 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

The meetup point is in front of the station entrance / exit. Obuse is a small station with only one entrance / exit. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and ensure you are there prior to the meetup time as the tour will need to depart by 10:20.

The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ ticket gate. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag and ensure you are there prior to the meetup time as the tour will need to depart by 09:35.