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1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
(6) Reviews
Obuse
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. 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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
6 hours and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Total Tour Duration inclusive from start to each leg of the tour to end.
Entry fee for Takai Kozan Museum, Hokusai-kan Museum and Gansho-in Temple
Transportation fee from Nagano to/from Obuse and all listed destinations
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.
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1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
(6) Reviews
Obuse
About
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.
Highlights
6 hours and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Total Tour Duration inclusive from start to each leg of the tour to end.
Entry fee for Takai Kozan Museum, Hokusai-kan Museum and Gansho-in Temple
Transportation fee from Nagano to/from Obuse and all listed destinations
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.
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Itinerary
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Kozan Takai Memorial Museum
Led by your guide, you will visit the Takai Kozan Museum including Hokusai’s studio where he worked and taught while in Obuse.
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Hokusai-kan
Arrive 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’.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Obuse-machi
Enjoy lunch at Kurabu. Please note, should Kurabu not be available, we will arrange lunch at a similar restaurant.
1 hour
4
Obuse-machi
Free-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.
45 minutes
5
Ganshoin Temple
Head to Gansho-in Temple to see Hokusai's final masterpiece, the painted phoenix on the temple ceiling.
