• Kozan Takai Memorial Museum - Accompanied by a guide, visitors will explore the Takai Kozan Museum, which includes Hokusai’s studio where he both worked and taught during his time in Obuse.
• Hokusai-kan - Visit the Obuse Hokusai-kan Museum to admire the artist’s original creations. This intimate museum frequently changes its exhibits to showcase various phases of Hokusai’s extensive career, from his initial focus on ‘ukiyo-e’ to his later expertise in styles such as ‘surimono’, ‘manga’, and ‘kakemono’.
• Obuse-machi - Enjoy a meal at Kurabu. If Kurabu is unavailable, an alternative restaurant will be arranged for lunch.
• Obuse-machi - Take some free time to explore Obuse. The guide will provide information on available attractions and directions, or accompany visitors if preferred.
• Ganshoin Temple - Proceed to Gansho-in Temple to view Hokusai’s final masterpiece, the painted phoenix on the temple ceiling.

• 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
• English-speaking guide
• Lunch (vegetarian options are available)

• Additional food, snacks & drinks
• Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ tickets to/from Nagano - pricing available online
• Accommodation

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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.