1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
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
📍Meeting point: 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.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1h 15mAdmission includedLed by your guide, you will visit the Takai Kozan Museum including Hokusai’s studio where he worked and taught while in Obuse.
Stop 2
⏱ 1h 30mAdmission includedArrive 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’.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hEnjoy lunch at Kurabu. Please note, should Kurabu not be available, we will arrange lunch at a similar restaurant.
Stop 4
⏱ 45 minFree-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.
Stop 5
⏱ 45 minAdmission includedHead to Gansho-in Temple to see Hokusai's final masterpiece, the painted phoenix on the temple ceiling.
What’s 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)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Additional food, snacks & drinks
- ✗Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ tickets to/from Nagano - pricing available online
- ✗Accommodation
What to Bring
- •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
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