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The Hokusai-kan Museum
The Hokusai-kan Museum · 北斎館
At Obuse's Hokusai-kan, see waves, dragons and phoenixes painted on festival-float ceilings. Examine the paintings on the floats and your visit-date special exhibition. See Hokusai's work in another form alongside works on paper.
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Visitor information
Address
長野県上高井郡小布施町大字小布施485
485 Obuse, Obuse-machi, Kamitakai-gun, Nagano-ken 381-0201, Japan
Map locationAdmission
Usual special exhibition admission: adults ¥1,200; high school/university students ¥500; elementary/junior high students ¥300; younger children free. During the RISD exhibition on 8 August–12 October 2026: adults ¥1,800; high school/university students ¥800; elementary/junior high students ¥500. Follow relevant guidance for other exhibitions.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00, last admission 16:30. Closed 31 December. Changeovers may open only selected galleries; check your desired special exhibition's dates.
What to see at The Hokusai-kan Museum
Paintings preserved on festival-float ceilings
Waves, dragons and phoenixes remain on festival-float ceilings. Look at the floats and ceiling paintings together to appreciate Hokusai's work.
How to get to The Hokusai-kan Museum
Take Nagano Dentetsu from Nagano to Obuse, then walk approximately twelve minutes to Hokusai-kan. Adult local fare is ¥870 one way; limited express supplements and reserved-seat charges are extra. Choose outward and return trains together in the visit-date timetable.
The Hokusai-kan Museum: visitor information Nagano Dentetsu: Obuse Station fares and timetable Nagano Dentetsu: Obuse local/limited express fares
Visiting tips
Partial gallery opening on 13/23 October 2026
On 13 and 23 October 2026, only some galleries, including the festival-float room, open. Adult admission is ¥300. The full special exhibition and discounts are unavailable. For the special exhibition, avoid these changeover dates and visit during its run.
Exhibition changeover notice The Hokusai-kan Museum: visitor information
Shortened 1 January hours
1 January hours are 10:00–15:00. Plan for a later opening and earlier closing than usual.
Questions about The Hokusai-kan Museum
Can I see the special exhibition during Hokusai-kan changeovers?
Some changeover dates open only selected galleries, without the full special exhibition. Choose between float exhibits and the special exhibition, then check your visit-date scope in changeover notices.
Official sources
- The Hokusai-kan Museum: visitor information ·
- Official sources ·
- Official sources ·
- The Hokusai-kan Museum: 2026 RISD exhibition dates and fees ·
- Exhibition changeover notice ·
- Nagano Dentetsu: Obuse Station fares and timetable ·
- Nagano Dentetsu: Obuse local/limited express fares ·
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