Otsu-e Art Tour: Discover Edo Period Pop Art

Uncover Otsu-e, Japan’s hidden Edo pop art, in a 1.5-hour tour of history, live demos, and cultural charm.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Otsu Enomise - This is the sole surviving workshop where the ancient methods of Otsu-e are maintained. Visitors have the opportunity to observe artisans as they uphold the hand-painted traditions that once thrived along the Tōkaidō highway. Each brushstroke embodies the lively, expressive style that made Otsu-e cherished as souvenirs and travel…
What's Included
  • Visit to the last remaining Otsu-e workshop
  • Guided tour of Otsu-e Museum
  • Opportunity to purchase Otsu-e paintings
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional Information

Delve into the captivating realm of Otsu-e, a lesser-known pop art from Japan’s Edo period. This tour invites you to the Otsu-e Museum, housed within a traditional temple, where you will explore the intriguing history and themes of these whimsical paintings. Following this, head to the last existing workshop to witness traditional techniques firsthand…

Location
Otsu-shiyakusho-mae Station
Please meet in front of the ticket gate at Ōtsu City Hall-mae Station. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From $30
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).