Tokyo Architecture and Contemporary Art Walking Tour with a local guide

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.

1. 1

   Ginza

   1 hour

   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.

2. 2

   Tokyo International Forum

   15 min

   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.

3. 3

   Roppongi

   1 hour

   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.

4. 4

   Omotesando

   1 hour

   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.

5. 5

   Takeshita Street

   1 hour

   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.

6. 6

   Shibuya

   30 min

   Shibuya crossing is the busiest intersection in the world. It makes Times Square seem like a sleepy village.

7. 7

   Daikanyama

   1 hour

   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.

• 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

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