Rather than simply visiting attractions, this cultural journey reveals how faith, commerce, scholarship, and art became interconnected in northern Nagano.
The tour also explores the relationship between Hokusai and Takai Kozan, the patron who welcomed artists and intellectuals to Obuse during the late Edo period. Visits to the Hokusai Museum, Takai Kozan Memorial Museum, and Ganshoin Temple provide insight into the cultural environment that inspired some of Hokusai’s most remarkable late-life works.
Ideal for travelers interested in Japanese history, religion, art, and local culture, this experience offers a meaningful journey through the traditions that shaped northern Nagano.
Sample Itinerary
- Meet at your hotel lobby in Nagano
- Zenko-ji Temple
- Obuse-machi
- Hokusai-kan
- Kozan Takai Memorial Museum
- Ganshoin Temple
Included
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up
- Public Transportation
- Admission Fee
Excluded
- Lunch( apx. 10-20 USD per person)
- Personal expenses
Please note the following
☆The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons
☆Private tours can be customized to your interests and preferences. Let us know any place you wish to visit. If you would like to include one of the activities/sites, please let us know.
☆The order might change depending and the selection of sights could also be modified.
☆Tours can be arranged for a larger group. We will suggest appropriate transportation for your group size.
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Other information
If you cancel your booking, the following cancellation rates and remittance charges will be charged.
(1) 3-14 days prior to the tour date: 30 % of the tour fee
(2) 2 days before the tour date: 50 % of the tour fee
(3) 1 day before the tour date: 100 % of the tour fee
