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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6h 50m
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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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1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan

6h 50m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:30 am

Price details

NZ$281.32 x 1 AdultNZ$281.32

Total

Until Sat, 23 Nov

What's included, what's not

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
Transport fee from Nagano to/from Obuse and all listed destinations
English-speaking guide
Lunch (vegetarian options are available)
Additional food, snacks & drinks
Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ tickets to/from Nagano - pricing available online
Accommodation

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Wheelchair accessible
Public transport options are available nearby
Transport 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

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
Obuse Station
- Obuse
- 381-0201, Obuse, Nagano, Japan

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