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Hokusai-kan Museum and Historic Obuse Private Tour

Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$1637.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Private Custom Tour in historic Obuse offers a refined cultural experience tailored to your interests. Enjoy a unique blend of art, history, and scenic beauty with personalized guidance.

  • 🚐 Seamless Door-to-Door Luxury Transport with In-Car Wi-Fi from locations such as Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, Nagano City, Azumino, and Matsumoto.
  • 🗣️ Specialized Guidance by an expert English-speaking museum curator, available for bookings made at least one month in advance, subject to availability.
  • 🎨 Profound Art Discovery featuring Hokusai's late-life masterpieces, including the iconic "Great Phoenix" at Ganshō-in Temple.
  • 🌳 Authentic Townscape Stroll through chestnut-lined streets and the unique "Open Garden" culture with your knowledgeable guide.
  • ⏳ Flexible Planning with options for 6-hour or 8-hour tours customized to your pace and interests.
  • 🏛️ Entrance Fees included for both Hokusai-kan Museum and Ganshō-in Temple, ensuring a comprehensive artistic experience.
  • 💼 Comfortable travel in a spacious, air-conditioned Toyota Alphard, complete with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your journey.
  • 🍽️ Lunch is not included, and if the guide joins, guests will need to cover the guide's meal cost.
  • 🍼 Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, with specialized infant seats available for added comfort.
  • 💰 Extension Surcharge of ¥10,000 applies for each additional 30 minutes beyond the 8-hour tour duration.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

6-Hour Private Custom Tour
Duration: 6 hours: Price is for the entire private group. Tour duration includes all transportation (pickup to drop-off).
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Entrance Fees for Hokusai-kan Museum
  • Entrance Fees for Ganshō-in Temple
  • Travel in comfort and style in a spacious Toyota Alphard. The vehicles are fully air-conditioned and equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi for you to stay connected throughout your journey.
  • Duration Surcharge (over 8 hours) every 30 minutes
  • Lunch cost is not included in the price. If the guide joins lunch, guests must cover the guide's meal cost.

  • Hokusai-kan
    As one of Japan’s most famous and influential artists, Katsushika Hokusai is celebrated worldwide for his iconic "Great Wave" prints. However, some of his most profound and mature works—his late-life masterpieces—were painted right here in the scenic town of Obuse. At the age of 80 and beyond, Hokusai reached a new spiritual height, leaving behind vibrant hand-painted works that radiate an energy you can only experience in person. On this tour, we will visit the Hokusai-kan Museum, where the master’s soul lives on in the breathtaking ceiling paintings of the traditional festival floats. To deepen your understanding, a museum curator will accompany us (subject to advanced booking), providing specialized professional insights into the techniques and stories behind these final masterpieces.
  • Ganshoin Temple
    At Ganshō-in Temple, you will stand beneath Hokusai's largest remaining work: the "Great Phoenix". Painted when he was 89 years old, this massive ceiling painting remains a testament to his relentless pursuit of perfection as an artist. The temple provides a unique environment to witness the vivid colors and scale of this masterpiece in person. Please note that photography of the painting is strictly prohibited to preserve the artwork, ensuring a quiet and respectful environment for all visitors.
  • Obuse-machi
    Beyond the art, Obuse is a town that feels like a living museum. Wander along the Chestnut Wood-Block Streets, where the scent of roasting chestnuts fills the air and historic sake breweries invite you to taste centuries of tradition. As you explore, you will also discover a variety of charming boutiques offering exquisite Japanese stationery and traditional crafts—perfect for finding a unique memento of your journey. A unique highlight of Obuse is the "Open Garden" culture. Some private residences and historic estates generously open parts of their beautiful, manicured gardens to the public, marked by welcoming signs. This culture of hospitality allows for an intimate and refined glimpse into the local lifestyle, as long as the quiet harmony of these shared spaces is respected. From the artistic intensity of Hokusai to the tranquil beauty of the townscape, this tour is a deep dive into the cultural soul and enduring heritage of Nagano.
  • Kaminaridaki Falls
    Experience the raw power of nature at Kaminari-daki, famously known as the "Back-View Waterfall." Your guide will lead you along a unique path that goes directly behind the thundering veil of water, allowing you to feel the mist and hear the "thunderous" roar that gives the falls its name. It is a rare and refreshing perspective of one of Nagano's most spectacular natural wonders.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour duration includes all time from guide pickup to final drop-off at your accommodation or designated location.
  • Recommended Duration by Pickup Location: Nagano City - 6 hours / Hakuba or Matsumoto - 8 hours / Nozawa Onsen - 6 or 8 hours (8 hours is highly recommended).
  • Plan Upgrade: If you extend a 6-hour tour to an 8-hour tour, the price difference between the plans will apply.
  • Extension Surcharge: For any extension beyond 8 hours, a surcharge of ¥10,000 will be applied for every 30 minutes.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Hokusai-kan Museum and Historic Obuse Private Tour

    Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $1637.54
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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