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Heritage Town, Cuisine, Sake & Art: Explore Hokusai in Obuse
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$351.12
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the Art of Hokusai in Obuse: A Walking Tour with Sake & Local Flavors. 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 flavors for an unforgettable experience in one of Japan’s most charming towns.
・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 flavors for an unforgettable experience in one of Japan’s most charming towns.
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Start from Nagano station
Meet your guide infront of Starbucks Midori Nagano Station, get on a vehicle and heading to Obuse.
Meet your guide infront of Starbucks Midori Nagano Station, get on a vehicle and heading to Obuse.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
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.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Sake Tasting
- Private transport from Nagano Station to Obuse and back
- Lunch
- Hokusai Museum entrance, Takai Kozan Memorial Museum Entrance and Ganshoin Temple Entrance fees
- photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
- Transportation fee to meeting point is not included.
- Meal for infant
- Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you in front of Starbucks Midori Nagano station
Return details
Your guide will meet you in front of Starbucks Midori Nagano station
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Meet your guide in front of Starbuck Midori Nagano station, get on a vehicle and heading to Obuse.
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Meet Up with our guide at Obuse station and heading to center of Obuse
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Kozan Takai Memorial MuseumA 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.
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Hokusai-kanVisit 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 recognized print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
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Obuse-machiThe place is run by family business owners. A lovely experience and delicious Sake.
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Obuse-machiYou have set meal in atmospheric trendy restaurant with open kitchen.
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Ganshoin TempleGanshoin 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.
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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
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Heritage Town, Cuisine, Sake & Art: Explore Hokusai in Obuse
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$351.12
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!