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

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

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Kozan Takai Memorial Museum
    • 805-1 Obuse,
    • 381-0201, Obuse-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nagano Station
    • Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Mon, Feb 17
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTotal Tour Duration inclusive from start to each leg of the tour to end.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry fee for Takai Kozan Museum, Hokusai-kan Museum and Gansho-in Temple
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation fee from Nagano to/from Obuse and all listed destinations
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch (vegetarian options are available)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional food, snacks & drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedShinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ tickets to/from Nagano - pricing available online
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAccommodation

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kozan Takai Memorial Museum
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Led by your guide, you will visit the Takai Kozan Museum including Hokusai’s studio where he worked and taught while in Obuse.
Hokusai-kan
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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’.
Obuse-machi
  • 1h
Enjoy lunch at Kurabu. Please note, should Kurabu not be available, we will arrange lunch at a similar restaurant.
Obuse-machi
  • 45m
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.
Ganshoin Temple
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Head to Gansho-in Temple to see Hokusai's final masterpiece, the painted phoenix on the temple ceiling.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKozan Takai Memorial Museum
    • 805-1 Obuse,
    • 381-0201, Obuse-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENagano Station
    • Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEObuse Station
    • Obuse
    • 381-0201, Obuse, Nagano, Japan

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