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1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$179.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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.
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1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours 50 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Lunch (vegetarian options are available)
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation fee from Nagano to/from Obuse and all listed destinations
- Entry fee for Takai Kozan Museum, Hokusai-kan Museum and Gansho-in Temple
- Total Tour Duration inclusive from start to each leg of the tour to end.
- Accommodation
- Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ tickets to/from Nagano - pricing available online
- Additional food, snacks & drinks
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.
The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ ticket gate. 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 09:35.
Return details
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.
The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ ticket gate. 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 09:35.
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Kozan Takai Memorial MuseumLed by your guide, you will visit the Takai Kozan Museum including Hokusai’s studio where he worked and taught while in Obuse.
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Hokusai-kanArrive 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’.
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Obuse-machiEnjoy lunch at Kurabu. Please note, should Kurabu not be available, we will arrange lunch at a similar restaurant.
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Obuse-machiFree-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.
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Ganshoin TempleHead to Gansho-in Temple to see Hokusai's final masterpiece, the painted phoenix on the temple ceiling.
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1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$179.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!