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Overview

Our private custom tour offers a refined cultural experience in historic Obuse. Key features of your service include: - Seamless Door-to-Door Luxury Transport with In-Car Wi-Fi: Private service available from Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, Nagano City, Azumino, and Matsumoto. - Specialized Guidance: Include expert English insights by a museum curator. Ideally, booking at least one month in advance is recommended, but it is always subject to the curator's availability. - Profound Art Discovery: Witness Hokusai’s some of his late-life masterpieces, including the "Great Phoenix" at Ganshō-in Temple. - Authentic Townscape Stroll: Explore chestnut-lined streets and discover the unique "Open Garden" culture with your guide. - Flexible Planning: Choose between 6-hour or 8-hour plans tailored to your interests and pace.

Pickup Information

- Pickup Locations: Direct door-to-door service from your specified location (hotel or meeting spot) in Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, Nagano City, Azumino, or Matsumoto. - Vehicle Features: Private luxury transport equipped with complimentary in-car Wi-Fi. - Arrival Time: Please be ready at the designated pickup point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. - Tour Commencement: Your tour starts immediately upon meeting your guide at the designated pickup location. - Drop-off: Returns to the original pickup location or an alternative point agreed upon in advance.

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Hokusai-kan
As one of Japan’s most famous and influential artists, Katsushika Hokusai is celebrated worldwide for his iconic "Great Wave" prints. However, some of his most profound and mature works—his late-life masterpieces—were painted right here in the scenic town of Obuse. At the age of 80 and beyond, Hokusai reached a new spiritual height, leaving behind vibrant hand-painted works that radiate an energy you can only experience in person. On this tour, we will visit the Hokusai-kan Museum, where the master’s soul lives on in the breathtaking ceiling paintings of the traditional festival floats. To deepen your understanding, a museum curator will accompany us (subject to advanced booking), providing specialized professional insights into the techniques and stories behind these final masterpieces.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Ganshoin Temple
At Ganshō-in Temple, you will stand beneath Hokusai's largest remaining work: the "Great Phoenix". Painted when he was 89 years old, this massive ceiling painting remains a testament to his relentless pursuit of perfection as an artist. The temple provides a unique environment to witness the vivid colors and scale of this masterpiece in person. Please note that photography of the painting is strictly prohibited to preserve the artwork, ensuring a quiet and respectful environment for all visitors.
Duration: 40 mins
3. Obuse-machi
Beyond the art, Obuse is a town that feels like a living museum. Wander along the Chestnut Wood-Block Streets, where the scent of roasting chestnuts fills the air and historic sake breweries invite you to taste centuries of tradition. As you explore, you will also discover a variety of charming boutiques offering exquisite Japanese stationery and traditional crafts—perfect for finding a unique memento of your journey. A unique highlight of Obuse is the "Open Garden" culture. Some private residences and historic estates generously open parts of their beautiful, manicured gardens to the public, marked by welcoming signs. This culture of hospitality allows for an intimate and refined glimpse into the local lifestyle, as long as the quiet harmony of these shared spaces is respected. From the artistic intensity of Hokusai to the tranquil beauty of the townscape, this tour is a deep dive into the cultural soul and enduring heritage of Nagano.
Duration: 120 mins
4. Kaminaridaki Falls
Experience the raw power of nature at Kaminari-daki, famously known as the "Back-View Waterfall." Your guide will lead you along a unique path that goes directly behind the thundering veil of water, allowing you to feel the mist and hear the "thunderous" roar that gives the falls its name. It is a rare and refreshing perspective of one of Nagano's most spectacular natural wonders.
Duration: 40 mins

Inclusion

In-vehicle air conditioning

Entrance Fees for Ganshō-in Temple

Entrance Fees for Hokusai-kan Museum

Exclusion

Lunch

Duration Surcharge (over 8 hours) every 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour duration includes all time from guide pickup to final drop-off at your accommodation or designated location.

Recommended Duration by Pickup Location: Nagano City - 6 hours / Hakuba or Matsumoto - 8 hours / Nozawa Onsen - 6 or 8 hours (8 hours is highly recommended).

Plan Upgrade: If you extend a 6-hour tour to an 8-hour tour, the price difference between the plans will apply.

Extension Surcharge: For any extension beyond 8 hours, a surcharge of ¥10,000 will be applied for every 30 minutes.

Supplied by LOCAL GUIDE JAPAN

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