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Hokusai Museum, Ganshoin & Sake Walking Tour in Obuse Nagano
Hokusai Museum Ceiling of Ganshoin and Sake Walking Tour in Obuse
Hokusai Museum Ceiling of Ganshoin and Sake Walking Tour in Obuse
Hokusai Museum Ceiling of Ganshoin and Sake Walking Tour in Obuse
Hokusai Museum Ceiling of Ganshoin and Sake Walking Tour in Obuse

Hokusai Museum, Ganshoin & Sake Walking Tour in Obuse Nagano

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Price is NZ$207 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

On this tour we will visit the Hokusai Museum where many of the painter’s work is displayed. Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most famous Japanese artist of ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603–1868), He (1760–1849) is the author of a world-famous work: “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” (1831 ). Hokusai called himself “the drawing madman”. We will also visit Takai Kozan Museum. Kozan is who invited Hokusai to Obuse. You can do Sake Tasting in friendly owner’s brewery, and after that you will have set meal lunch in the Japanese stylish restaurant.
We will walk through famous street called ‘Chestnut Lane’ in old town as well as hidden path and private garden to explore more about Obuse.

Finally, we will visit Ganshoin temple to see Phoenix Glaring in All Directions on the ceiling.

  • Sake Tasting is included
  • Delicious Lunch is included
  • Photography Tour *We will be on hand to take some happy snaps(by DSLR camera) which will be shared with you after the tour!

Activity location

  • Obuse
    • Obuse, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Obuse Station
    • Obuse
    • 381-0201, Obuse, Nagano, Japan

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Hokusai Museum, Ganshoin & Sake Walking Tour in Obuse Nagano
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
NZ$207.00 x 1 AdultNZ$207.00
Total
Price is NZ$207.00
Until Sat, 18 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGanshoin Temple Entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedTakai Kozan Memorial Museum Entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedHigh quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedSake Tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedHokusai Museum entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExtra drinks and food (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBullet train tickets and other transport fees.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeal for infant

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

Obuse
  • 5m
Meet Up with our guide at Obuse station and heading to centre of Obuse
Kozan Takai Memorial Museum
  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
A 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.
Hokusai-kan
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit 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 recognised print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
Obuse-machi
  • 20m
The place is run by family business owners. A lovely experience and delicious Sake.
Obuse-machi
  • 1h
You have set meal in atmospheric trendy restaurant with open kitchen.
Ganshoin Temple
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Ganshoin 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.
Obuse
  • 30m
The tour concludes at Obuse station and your guide will say good-bye here. The end time depends on the pace of groupe

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESObuse
    • Obuse, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEObuse Station
    • Obuse
    • 381-0201, Obuse, Nagano, Japan

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