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Half day Private Cultural Tour in Hokusai

By Risa
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$190 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This tour was made with one simple wish: we want you to feel the real charm of Japan.

We’ll meet at Nagano Station, but if you need a different pick-up spot, just let us know — we’re flexible!

First, we’ll head to Ganshoin Temple in Obuse, where you can see Hokusai’s amazing ceiling painting, created in his final years.
Then we’ll stop by the Hokusai Museum, also in Obuse. It’s a great place to get to know his life and artwork, and the cosy streets around the museum are perfect for a slow, enjoyable walk.

To wrap up the day, we’ll visit Pompoko-no-Yu, a hot spring in Nakano City. The area is known as the hometown of composer Shinpei Nakayama. You can relax in the warm water while enjoying a beautiful view. There’s also a restaurant inside. (meals aren’t included in the tour price).

After the onsen, we’ll drive you back to Nagano Station or feel free to ask for drop-off point.

Enjoy a friendly local experience where you can really feel Japan’s culture, nature, and warm hospitality.

Activity location
  • Ganshoin Temple
    • 615 Karida,
    • 381-0211, Obuse-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Ganshoin Temple
    • 615 Karida,
    • 381-0211, Obuse-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

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Half day Private Cultural Tour in Hokusai
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
NZ$264.31 x 1 AdultNZ$264.31

Total
Price is NZ$264.31
Until Sat, 7 Feb

What's included, what's not

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    Souvenir
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    Entrance fee
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Parking Fees
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    Meals
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    Snacks
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    Towels (Hot-spring)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ganshoin Temple
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Ganshoin Temple (Ceiling Painting Viewing) Admire the powerful ceiling painting created by Katsushika Hokusai in his later years. In this peaceful temple, you can truly feel the beauty and history of Japanese art.
Hokusai-kan
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Obuse Stroll & Hokusai Museum Learn about Hokusai’s works and life at the Hokusai Museum, then enjoy a walk through the town of Obuse. Local shops, souvenir stores, and sweet cafés offer plenty of charming spots to explore.
Ponpoko no Yu
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Pompoko-no-Yu (Hot Spring) Relax in the hot spring while enjoying stunning views of Nakano City, the hometown of composer Shinpei Nakayama. If you’d like, we can also stop by the restaurant inside the facility (meals not included).

Location

Activity location
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    Ganshoin Temple
    • 615 Karida,
    • 381-0211, Obuse-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Ganshoin Temple
    • 615 Karida,
    • 381-0211, Obuse-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

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