[Nagano] 1-Day Historic Obuse & Hokusai: Japan's 'Mad Man of Art' Tour

• * Discover the mastery of Hokusai with a guided visit to his studio in Obuse followed by viewing his original works at the Obuse Hokusai-kan Museum
• * Witness Hokusai’s largest remaining ‘in situ’ masterpiece, his celebrated ‘Happo Nirami Dai Hou-ou Zu’ (‘Phoenix Staring in Eight Directions’) on the ceiling of Gansho-in Temple
• * Enjoy lunch at a popular local restaurant followed by free-time to explore Obuse including its ‘sake’ breweries, chestnut confectionary and craft stores
• * Including transport and led by a local-based, English-speaking guide

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.