Top Tokyo Architecture Tours

Explore the steel and glass jungle of Tokyo in a new light during this photography workshop. Improve your composition techniques with the help of a local photographer who joins you on an adventure in two Tokyo neighborhoods: Shimbashi and Ginza. Capture skyscraper-strewn landscapes and dramatic views of the city’s architecture. This small-group photography experience, perfect for novices and experts alike, is limited to six participants.

Get pumped for the Olympics with this insider’s walking tour of Harajuku and Omotesando, covering landmarks like Yoyogi Stadium. Tours are fully customizable, offering a mix of top attractions and under-the-radar sites, overlooked by most tourists. Browse the boutiques along Tokyo’s own “Rodeo Drive,” stop for a coffee along atmospheric backstreets, and listen to an enriching primer on the city’s vibrant architectural history from your own private guide.

The Ginza district of Tokyo is one of the best places to enjoy seeing a blend of both new and historic architecture. A tour guide will make sure you don’t miss a single opportunity to learn about these iconic buildings. This private walking tour is customizable to your interests and knowledge base, and will take you to sights you may not be able to access on your own. You’ll end the tour with great photos, feeling like a Ginza expert yourself.

This private tour takes you to many important places in Tokyo to experience incredible art, learn about Tokyo’s history, and appreciate scenic nature spots too. Save time planning your own itinerary and benefit from a guide’s expertise and local knowledge. The tour goes to the Imperial Palace, Wadakura Fountain Park, the National Museum of Modern Art Crafts Gallery, Kitanomaru Park, and much more.

Nihonbashi became the castle town of the Edo period, which opened in the early 17th century as a shopping district. In the late 19th century, Tokyo became the capital city, and from that time onwards, Japan adopted Western culture and technology to modernize. Today, the city is undergoing redevelopment and has been transformed into a fashionable and traditional shopping district where you can experience something new every time you visit. On this tour, you will learn about the changes in people's lives and Japan's ongoing economic development. Get a taste of the history of Tokyo's development in a city of commerce that mixes the new and the old culture!

Ueno Park is well-known for its springtime cherry blossoms and its important museums. But many visitors miss the fact that it is also filled with great works of architecture by the likes of Tadao Ando, Le Corbusier, and Kunio Maekawa. Enjoy the opportunity to appreciate these works on this private guided tour, which takes you to each site, provides context, and includes entrance to the National Museum of Western Art and Tokyo National Museum.

Sharpen your photography skills as you visit three of Tokyo’s lesser-known temples and shrines on this 2.5-hour photography tour. Join a professional photographer as you sharpen your camera skills, learn tips to photograph traditional architecture, and find ways to add a human element to your compositions. Best of all, you’ll get to discover three of Tokyo’s ‘off the beaten path’ religious sites.

The Edo-Tokyo Open air Architectural Museum (Tatemono-en) is filled with beautifully restored historic buildings, showcasing a variety of traditional Japanese architectural styles. On this walking tour, benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide as you explore the open-air museum. Admire buildings from the Edo and Showa periods, peek inside for a glimpse of 17th- or early 20th-century life, and see the real-life buildings from Ghibli films like ‘Spirited Away’.

Indulge your inner foodie and sake-lover on this all-day excursion to Fujinomiya. After meeting your guide at the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Cultural Center, learn about the region from a local expert and enjoy an all-inclusive tour including regional specialties at six restaurants and shops. Eat a delicious lunch and sample sakes, learn to prepare a traditional “Wagashi” sweet, and savor a cup of local green tea.

It would be easy to visit famous museums like MORI ART MUSEUM on your own, but how about small but nice art galleries hidden in a town? Actually so many galleries reside in Ginza approximately passing through Such galleries are really entertaining modern art works while appreciate stylish architectures on our way. Such galleries just want to nurture artists or introduce their works, so no admission fee is required. surprised to discover unexpected Ginza! If you like, I can also take you to shops selling Japanese pottery, cloisonne, swords, paper, stationary and so on, since Ginza offers almost everything you want! Let's enjoying exploring Ginza together! Note: Each gallery shown in the magazine can be closed irregularly between exhibitions. I select several galleries which are open on the day.

Don't you think it would be great if a local guide familiar with Tokyo makes a perfect itinerary that satisfies your interest? Wouldn't you like to know a bit more than what are written in your guide book? Would you like a cheerful and friendly guide who tells you history and background of each spot? If you say "yes", why not enjoy Tokyo sightseeing with me? What are you most interested in? History, culture, religion, custom, food, art, architecture, fashion, latest amusement, everyday life of Japanese, or all of them? I'll guide you according to your requests. I really feel happy when my guests fully enjoyed their stay in Japan. I'd like to help make your trip more memorable and enjoyable! NOTE: It's a private tour, so you can change destinations flexibly; examples of other destinations are the Imperial East Garden, Shibuya, Roppongi, Odaiba, Yanaka, Sumida River cruise, Akihabara, Ueno, Ameyoko, Hukagawa (Hukagawa hudoudou, Kiyosumi garden, Hukagawa Edo museum) etc.

In this tour, you will visit latest spots in Tokyo Bay Area including some 2020 Tokyo Olympics venues. The places are even not listed on TripAdvisor yet! Olympic Village Toyosu Fish Market Ariake Arena Tokyo Gymnastic Center Ariake Tennis Forest Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Odaiba Marine Park These are difficult to see in short time of period. Bike is the best way. This is 3 hours small group tour.

Most visitors to Tokyo known Roppongi only as a nightlife hub. This private tour introduces you to a different side to the district: its spectacular architecture. Your guide takes you to a museum used as a movie location, buildings designed by world-famous architects, and more.

Visit the characterful temples, shrines and chapel in Ochanomizu. Back in the Edo Period (1603-1868), Ochanomizu was an area where many samurai families lived. Samurai were people of the highest class and therefore scholarship and cultural activities were encouraged. This is the reason why there are so many traditional shrines and temples left in the Ochanomizu neighbourhood today. There is even a Holy Resurrection Cathedral. The sanctuaries have different characteristics, each with its own atmosphere; a temple always bustling with people, a little shrine with a spiritual vibe, a cathedral of the Orthodox Church in Japan, etc. Visit all the "Power Spots" in the Ochanomizu area to pray and receieve blessings.

Many visitors to Tokyo head straight for the Skytree and the many lesser-known locations around Kameido. This private tour will take you off the beaten path to those hidden spots to see the Kameido Ten Jinja Shrine and many most beautiful sights.

It is time-efficient tour for first visitors in Tokyo. You can enjoy fashion street from teens to adult in Harajuku, Omotesando and Aoyama area. Also you can taste sweets and foods in street like a crepe, a cotton candy, a shaved ice and ice cream and so on.

Tokyo is synonymous with fast-paced action and bright lights. But if the hustle and bustle of city gets too much, find inner peace on this private tour. Take a stroll through a lush garden, visit a stone cathedral, and experience a Japanese tea ceremony and Zazen meditation inside an old townhouse.

There is a high concentration of housing and construction companies in Shinjuku, with more than 60 major showrooms in the area. People who have plans to build or remodel their homes visit the showrooms. At each showroom, visitors can see, touch, and experience the latest technology from Japanese manufacturers, from kitchens, toilets, bathrooms, as well as the latest digital equipment. This tour will take you to a carefully selected selection of the most popular and varied facilities. With our guide's interpretation, you can enjoy the Japanese showroom experience as a tourist or as part of your job.

This is the perfect tour for photography fans. Save hours of research time and get a shortcut to Tokyo’s most impressive panoramic views. It’s a perfect mix of modern architecture as well as historic spots too. As it’s a private tour, you’ll be able to ask lots of questions along the way. See Tokyo Tower, Zojoji Temple, Hamarikyu Gardens, Seaside Top Observatory, and much more.

Visit the very best attractions that Tokyo has to offer and cover all of the central locations that tourists love to visit. The tour will begin in Asakusa, which has an old-style atmosphere. There we will visit the shopping street Nakamise Dori and the Sensoji Temple, which is home to the iconic big red paper lanterns. After that, we will move on to the modernized area and discover the electric town Akihabara. It is a mecca for anime and video game lovers, where we will also have lunch. In the early afternoon, we will head to Meiji Jingu Shrine, the most important Shinto shrine of Tokyo. We will enjoy street food on Takeshita Street, which is the epicenter of the Harajuku kawaii culture. In the late afternoon, we will see the crowd at the busiest pedestrian crossing in Shibuya. Then we will see Tokyo from above from the observatory on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. The tour concludes with exploring the streets of the nightlife district of Shinjuku.

Art lovers visiting Tokyo—this is the tour for you! Save hours of research time and get a guide’s shortlist of modern and historic art spots in Omotesando. Explore multiple neighborhoods including Harajuku, and Aoyama, and stop off at museums, attractions, and exhibitions along the way. Highlights include visiting Ota Memorial Museum of Art, Design Festa Gallery Harajuku, and the Spiral Garden.

Photo opportunities, desserts and shopping in Jiyugaoka. Travel to Japan and visit the Japanese Europe in Jiyugaoka. Shop in the famous European stores, La Vita and CHAPON, and take photos of the beautiful town!

This private tour of Tokyo takes you to hidden scenic locations that you likely wouldn’t discover alone. Avoid the stress of getting lost by having a guide to lead the way and show you the best sights near Ginza and Marunouchi. See the upscale shopping area of KITTE, Marunouchi Building, Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo International Forum, and many more secret spots too.

Come join this walking tour where you can walk around Tokyo famous hot spots in a day. Your tour will start with the guide picking you up at your hotel and first taking you to Tokyo famous Meiji Jingu by the local train. Informative guide will take you to various kinds of Tokyo. Ask any questions to the guide. Place to visit Meiji Jingu Harajuku Omotesando Shibuya Crossing Tokyo Tower In a day you will be able to visit the famous spots in Tokyo. From a historical landmark to the latest trends you will be able to see Tokyo rapid growth however you will be able to appreciate Tokyo for not losing its culture and tradition. Tokyo has something for everyone, so why don't you come join us and discover your own Tokyo on this trip.