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Heritage Town, Cuisine, Sake & Art: Explore Hokusai in Obuse
Heritage Town, Cuisine, Sake & Art: Explore Hokusai in Obuse
Hokusai Museum Ceiling of Ganshoin and Sake Walking Tour in Obuse
Hokusai Museum, Ganshoin & Sake Walking Tour in Obuse Nagano
Hokusai Museum Ceiling of Ganshoin and Sake Walking Tour in Obuse

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

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$271 per adult
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  • 5h
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Overview

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

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

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

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Start from Nagano station
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Meet your guide infront of Starbucks Midori Nagano Station, get on a vehicle and heading to Obuse.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$271.07 x 2 AdultsAU$542.14
Total
Price is AU$542.14
Until Mon, 28 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedphotographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedHokusai Museum entrance, Takai Kozan Memorial Museum Entrance and Ganshoin Temple Entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport from Nagano Station to Obuse and back
  • What's includedWhat's includedSake Tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExtra drinks and food (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeal for infant
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport fee to meeting point is not included.

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.

Activity itinerary

Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
  • 5m
Meet your guide in front of Starbuck Midori Nagano station, get on a vehicle and heading to Obuse.
Obuse
  • 5m
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
  • 20m
The place is run by family business owners. A lovely experience and delicious Sake.
Obuse-machi
  • 1h
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
  • 30m
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

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESStarbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
    • 6 22
    • 380-8543, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEObuse Station
    • Obuse
    • 381-0201, Obuse, Nagano, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStarbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
    • 6 22
    • 380-8543, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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