10:00 Departure from Nagano Station 10:45 Arrival in Obuse 11:00- Visit 北斎館 (Hokusai Museum) 12:20-Lunch at a local restaurant in Obuse 13:30- Visit 岩松院 (Gansho-in Temple) 14:30-Local Café time 15:15 Departure from Obuse 16:00 Arrival at Nagano Station This tour was made with one simple wish: we want you to feel the real charm of Japan.
First, we’ll visit the Hokusai Museum in Obuse. It’s a great place to learn about Hokusai’s life and artwork, and the charming streets around the museum are perfect for a slow and enjoyable walk.
After that, we’ll enjoy a local lunch in Obuse, featuring seasonal and regional flavors.
In the afternoon, we’ll head to Gansho-in Temple in Obuse, where you can see Hokusai’s impressive ceiling painting, created in his final years.
After visiting the temple, we’ll take a relaxing café break in Obuse. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a local sweet while soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of this historic town.
Finally, we return to Nagano Station.
615 Karida, Obuse-machi, Japan
Ganshoin Temple (Ceiling Painting Viewing) Admire the powerful ceiling painting created by Katsushika Hokusai in his later years. In this peaceful temple, you can truly feel the beauty and history of Japanese art.
485 Obuse, Obuse-machi, Japan
Obuse Stroll & Hokusai Museum Learn about Hokusai’s works and life at the Hokusai Museum, then enjoy a walk through the town of Obuse. Local shops, souvenir stores, and sweet cafés offer plenty of charming spots to explore.
We will pick you up at the Nagano station. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
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