Half-Day Private Art Tour in Nagano: The Village Hokusai Adored
- Tour a traditional sake brewery and enjoy a tasting
- Discover Hokusai’s legacy at the Hokusai-kan Museum
- Create your own wave in a Paint & Sip art session
- Stroll through the scenic streets of historic Obuse
- Blend culture and creativity with local sake and art
Options
Join from Nagano Station: Hokusai Paint & Sip Experience
Inclusions
Admission to: Hokusai-kan Museum
Admission to: Sake brewery tour and tasting at Matsubaya Honten
Admission to: Paint & Sip experience at Garari Cafe
English-speaking guide
Your own Hokusai painting on canvas
Drinks and snacks (at the Paint & Sip experience)
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Free for children aged 0-2
Participants must be aged under 85 to take part in this activity
Group size: 3-7 participant(s)
This activity requires a minimum of 3 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
The legal drinking age in Japan is age 20. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate
Pets are prohibited
Cash / Water bottle
Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
For smooth entry to the Gansho-in Temple, please wear socks (warm socks in the winter months, because it can get very cold in the temple)
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Luggage storage services are not provided
What's included in Half-Day Private Art Tour in Nagano: The Village Hokusai Adored
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:00, 13:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Your guide will be standing right outside the station..Look for the guide with a Klook sign Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Obuse Town Walk, Wander through the charming streets of Obuse, guided by your expert. Uncover the secrets of Hokusai's inspiration and the town's rich history.
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, (株)松葉屋本店, Discover the heart of sake-making at Matsubaya Brewery. Tour the historic brewery and savor the delicate flavors of sake, a timeless treasure.
- [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Hokusai Museum, Dive into the world of Hokusai at this dedicated museum. Marvel at his ukiyo-e prints and original paintings, most notably the ceiling panels of the Higashimachi and Kanmachi festival floats.
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Garari Cafe, Channel your inner Hokusai as you sip local sake (non-alcoholic drinks available) and paint your own version of The Great Wave. A relaxed, artful experience inspired by Obuse’s rich culture.
- [Return] at Obuse Station, You can choose to return at the following times: 13:35, 17:40. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. If we start the tour at 09:00 / 13:00, we will conclude at 13:35 / 17:40 respectively.
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Discover the charm of Obuse through a creative journey blending art, culture, and local flavor.
Start with a scenic town walk, followed by a guided tour and tasting at the historic Matsubaya Sake Brewery.
Dive into the world of legendary artist Hokusai at the Hokusai-kan Museum, where his later works come to life.
Then, unleash your inner artist at a guided Paint & Sip session at Garari: sipping local sake as you paint your own version of a Hokusai masterpiece.
A perfect mix of inspiration, tradition, and hands-on fun in the town Hokusai once called home.
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Venues
- Garari
- Obuse Station Address 1497 2 Obuse Kamitakai District Nagano How To Get There From Nagano Station Transfer To The Nagano Dentetsu Line And Take A Shinshu Nakano Or Yudanaka Bound Train From Yudanaka Station Take A Nagano Bound Train Or Take A Shinshu Nakano Bound Train And Then Transfer To A Nagano Bound Train At Shinshu Nakano Station
