Daytrip ZenKoji and Hokusai Art Obuse Tour from Tokyo

Rather than simply visiting attractions, this cultural journey reveals how faith, commerce, scholarship, and art became interconnected in northern Nagano. The tour explores the relationship between Katsushika 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. This tour is conducted using public transportation. If you would like to arrange private vehicle transportation during your stay in Nagano, please contact us when making your booking.