Heritage Town, Cuisine, Sake & Art: Explore Hokusai in Obuse

Heritage Town, Cuisine, Sake & Art: Explore Hokusai in Obuse

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Discover the Art of Hokusai in Obuse: A Walking Tour with Sake & Local Flavours. Step into the world of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai on this walking tour in Obuse, just 30 minutes by train from Nagano City. Obuse offers a unique mix of history, art, and local culture.

・Explore Hokusai’s Legacy:
Visit the Hokusai Museum and Kozan Takai Memorial Museum to discover the life and works of the artist behind The Great Wave.

・Temple Experience:
See Hokusai’s ‘Phoenix Glaring in All Directions’ at Ganshoin Temple, a stunning ceiling painting of a phoenix that follows you.

・Sake Tasting & Local Delights:
Enjoy sake tasting at a local brewery and a delicious lunch at a trendy restaurant, showcasing Obuse’s culinary scene.

・Experience Obuse's Charm:
Wander through picturesque streets, meet local shopkeepers, and explore the town’s culture and history.

This tour blends art, history, and local flavours for an unforgettable experience in one of Japan’s most charming towns.

Activity location

Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
- 6 22
- 380-8543, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
- 6 22
- 380-8543, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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What's included, what's not

photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
Hokusai Museum entrance, Takai Kozan Memorial Museum Entrance and Ganshoin Temple Entrance fees
Lunch
Private transport from Nagano Station to Obuse and back
Sake Tasting
Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
Meal for infant
Transport fee to meeting point is not included.
There are no mandatory in-destination costs.

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Walking shoes are recommended
In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
Please do not eat or drink coffee inside the vehicle to keep it clean for everyone. Bottled water and small pets in carriers are okay.

Activity itinerary

Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano

Meet your guide in front of Starbuck Midori Nagano station, get on a vehicle and heading to Obuse.

Obuse

Meet Up with our guide at Obuse station and heading to centre of Obuse

Kozan Takai Memorial Museum

25m
Admission ticket included

A short walk away down the narrow Chestnut Alley is the rear entrance of the Takai Kozan Memorial Museum. This was the former residence of Takai Kozan, the rich merchant who invited Hokusai to Obuse as his patron and student. The museum exhibits many of Kozan's paintings as well as some of his calligraphy works. The building itself is well known for its hidden rooms and secret passages.

Hokusai-kan

1h
Admission ticket included

Visit Hokusai-kan to see collection of Hokusai's greatest works. Hokusai spent several of the final years of his life in Obuse before he died at the age of 88. A vast collection of paintings and works from Hokusai are on display at the museum. His best known work is the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji which includes the international recognised print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.

Obuse-machi

The place is run by family business owners. A lovely experience and delicious Sake.

Obuse-machi

You have set meal in atmospheric trendy restaurant with open kitchen.

Ganshoin Temple

40m
Admission ticket included

Ganshoin Temple features a ceiling painting of a phoenix by famed ukiyo-e artist Hokusai made when he was 89 years old. It’s best viewed by laying flat on the tatami mats and looking up.

Obuse

The tour concludes at Nagano station or Obuse station as you like, and your guide will say good-bye here. The end time depends on the pace of groupe

Location

Activity location

Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
- 6 22
- 380-8543, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
- 6 22
- 380-8543, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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