Tours & Activities in Nagano

On this tour we will visit the Hokusai Museum where many of the painter’s work is displayed. Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most famous Japanese artist of ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603–1868), He (1760–1849) is the author of a world-famous work: “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” (1831 ). Hokusai called himself “the drawing madman”. We will also visit Takai Kozan Museum. Kozan is who invited Hokusai to Obuse. You can do Sake Tasting in friendly owner’s brewery, and after that you will have set meal lunch in the Japanese stylish restaurant. We will walk through famous street called ‘Chestnut Lane’ in old town as well as hidden path and private garden to explore more about Obuse. Finally, we will visit Ganshoin temple to see Phoenix Glaring in All Directions on the ceiling. - Sake Tasting is included - Delicious Lunch is included - Photography Tour *We will be on hand to take some happy snaps(by DSLR camera) which will be shared with you after the tour!

Listen the history of Nagano's magnificent architecture of Buddhist Temple Zenko-ji. You can hear its history with an extra spot of Nagano Prefectural Museum of Arts and Joyama Zoo.