Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Tokyo has many buildings designed by the world’s leading architects who won The Pritzker Architecture Prize.
We will show you various beautiful buildings in Tokyo.
Tokyo is also known as the home of cutting edge design.
Architecture and art are things that cannot be overlooked in understanding the charms of Tokyo. You will definitely find buildings and arts designed by your favorite architects and artists. Our guides are also knowledgeable about history, geography and culture throughout Japan and they are friendly, professional, and qualified with extensive years of experience.
(Some art galleries are included in the tour)
*This tour does not have a private vehicle. The public transportation such as taxis, trains, subways will used and the tour fee does not include these costs.
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Tokyo Architecture and Contemporary Art Walking Tour with a local guide
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Guide
What to expect
Ginza
1h
Ginza known as the most renowned area of Tokyo, has many boutiques, intimate galleries, stylish Japanese stores, and cutting edge architecture. Many buildings designed by the world’s leading architects who won The Pritzker Architecture Prize such as Kenzo Tange, Toyo Ito, Shigeru Ban, and Renzo Piano.
Tokyo International Forum
15m
This postmodern masterpiece, the work of Uruguay-born American architect Rafael Viñoly, is the first major convention and art center of its kind in Tokyo. It is considered as one of Japan’s most important modern cultural buildings.
Roppongi
1h
There are some art galleries and the three points of what’s known as Art Triangle Roppongi―the National Art Center, Mori Art Museum, and Suntory Museum of Art. The neighborhood is also home to the Fujifilm Square photo gallery, 21_21 Design Sight, and many other art and cultural events.
The stuning Tokyo National Art Center is close to here. It is designed by famous architect named Kisho Kurokawa.
Omotesando
1h
With Tokyo's impressive array of high-end fashion and jewelry stores has come an equally astonishing collection of beautiful buildings. Start at the Prada flagship store created by The Swiss-based Herzog & de Meuron team is a beautiful glass building. Across the street they reprised their hit with the new Miu Miu flagship in 2015, made of aluminum and brass. Next door are glittery buildings for Chloé and Cartier. Part of Chloé's facade is hidden behind wooden bamboolike slits that tilt and jut high into the air at random.
Famous Pineapple cake shop Sunny Hills is spiky wooden building designed by the Japan’s leading architect Kengo Kuma.
Dior Omotesando is designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize recipients Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA. Moving projections play on the building during most of the year.
Takeshita Street
1h
Harajuku will give you some insight into the youth culture of Japan.
You will see unique fashion trends and outrageous design in fashion and buildings.
Shibuya
30m
Shibuya crossing is the busiest intersection in the world. It makes Times Square seem like a sleepy village.
Daikanyama
1h
Daikanyama and Nakameguro are filled with numerous boutiques and cafes. They have a different atmosphere and less hectic pace than more famous places in the city.
Tsutaya book store located in this area is designed by Klein and Dytham who worked at Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
We will pick you up anywhere in Tokyo, such as a hotel, station, shop, or home.
Our guide will be waiting you at the pickup point with your name board sign.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
