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Ginza small art galleries and architecture tour
Joined 2019
Interested in art and architecture? Would you like to visit small art galleries that are difficult for first-time visitors to find? Join this tour and stroll around Ginza! Ginza is a luxurious shopping district but few people know many free galleries are scattered in this area. I'll introduce you such galleries, stylish architectures and shops selling artistically displayed goods.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
In front of Hakuhinkan Toy park (4 min from Exit 1 of Shinbashi station (Metro Ginza line) or 5 min from Ginza Exit of JR Shinbashi station)
small art galleries (examples: gallery koyanagi, Pola museum annex, Le Forum in Hermes, ginza graphic gallery etc)
architectures (examples: Mikimono Ginza, V88 building (De beers), NICOLAS G. HAYEK CENTER, Okuno buildings etc)
shops (examples: DOVER STREET MARKET TOKYO, Matsuya design collection & gallery, ITOYA etc)
Ending Point
Anywhere in Ginza district
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
meals and drinks, transportation fee from/to Ginza (We wouldn't use any transportation during this walking tour)
Tour Important Information
Galleries included in this tour basically exhibit contemporary art works. If you're interested in traditional Japanese art, this tour would not be for you.
You can change the starting time of the tour. But many galleries open at 11am so anytime after 11am would be better.
If you want, you can change the meeting place of the tour. Anywhere in Ginza is OK, so let me know your convenient location.
[What to expect]
I think the Ginza area itself is like a huge museum with lots of galleries, stylish buildings and sophisticated shops. We'll visit several small art galleries mainly exhibiting modern art works while watching unique architectures on our way. Museums and architectures shown below as highlights are only a small part. I can't write down all because there are too many! I'll pick up some of them in this tour. Admission fee? Don't worry. No admission fee is required! They want to nurture artists or just introduce their works, so all the galleries included in this tour are free of charge. Isn't that great? (Most of them are small ones. Just two or three rooms.) If you like, I can also take you to shops selling Japanese pottery, cloisonne, swords, paper, stationery and so on. Let's enjoy exploring Ginza together!
Important message from the supplier
See the calendar for availability
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Jolly S.
Hello! I'm Jolly, government-licensed guide with over 10-year experience of guiding foreign guests from around 40 countries. Are you looking for a friendly and knowledgable guide to talk with a lot? Are you interested in history and clues to understand Japanese culture? If you say "yes", why don't you join my tour?
Tokyo is a wonderful city having various aspects. With its 400-year history, Tokyo has a lot of traditional spots like splendid Buddhist temples and serene Shinto shrines. You can also find beautiful traditional Japanese gardens. On the other hand, Tokyo never stops changing. Every year new spots emerge and trend-conscious people enjoy visiting sophisticated shopping districts. Various types of amusement are available from digital art museums to cat cafes. And another very important point is Tokyo is full of delicious food!
I love Tokyo and I'd be happy if I could help to make your stay in Tokyo more enjoyable. I'll take you various spots including both traditional and modern ones according to your requests. I really like to talk with my guests about various topics like Japanese culture, religions, history, art, food, everyday life of Japanese etc...
I'm looking forward to seeing and guiding YOU soon!
Reviews
“The best guide we have met”
Jolly is first and foremost a knowledgeable guide, who can customize the tour experience to the best, she is also a kind and understanding person, that understands tour needs, and responds in the most caring way. Going on a tour with Jolly was like meeting an old friend in a new city. We will look for Jolly again next time in Tokyo.
Jolly S.
(11 reviews)Oh...your warm wards are just too much for me because the tour was a very short one. You are so kind to write this heartfelt review. I myself really enjoyed the tour watching the beautifully lit-up Tokyo station with a charming guest. Thank you so much for finding me and sharing the precious time in Tokyo with me. Please fully enjoy the rest of your stay!!
“Ginza Architectural tour”
Jolly is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide with a deep interest and understanding of the various architectural landmarks in Ginza. She was very well prepared and we passed a very pleasant afternoon in her company strolling and admiring many sites in this famous neighborhood. Well known for it’s luxurious brands, it was wonderful to have this added dimension to our stay. I highly recommend Jolly, she was very nice to be with and clearly enjoys sharing her interest in both art and architecture with visitors to this wonderful city. Thank you for creating a memorable experience for us Jolly!
Jolly S.
(11 reviews)Wow! Thank you so much for this hearty review!! As you mentioned, I was really happy to be able to share my own love and interest in architecture and art with you two. You both are full of intellectual curiosity and well understood my explanations. I quite appreciate you letting me join you two. I myself had a wonderful time with you! Take care and keep fully enjoying your stay in Japan. Jolly
“No h?sitation visiting Tokyo with Jolly”
With Jolly, we learned a lot about Japan today and rhe past. She took us to both spiritual places and very commercial areas, as we asked to. She was also very helpful in advising us for our next day visits. Only sorry that we could not stay longer with her than the 4-hours tour. Next time for sure.
Jolly S.
(11 reviews)Thank you so much for your warm review! You're so friendly and intelligent people interested in history and culture. I felt really happy because you listened earthestly to my stories. I enjoyed a lot talking with you about various topics. I also felt sorry to say good bye to you, but today we used a chartered taxi and you had to pay an extra charge for an extended period of time. That's why I tried to finish the tour on time... I hope to see you again someday. Keep enjoying your adventure in Japan!! Jolly
$213/ per group
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