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Half-day Architecture tour in Tokyo (Ginza)
Joined 2019
Are you a big fan of architecture? I am! Tokyo houses lots of beautiful architectures designed by world-renowned arhcitests. Why don't you strolll around the Ginza district like a local while appreciating architectures? Ginza is the most luxurious shopping district in Tokyo and has many brilliant & unique buildings. In this tour I'll introduce you some of them, sometimes walking through narrow allies which first visitors couldn't find. Let's explore together!!
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 or at Shimbashi station
- Exit 5 of Shimbashi station (Metro Ginza line) Ginza Exit of JR Shimbashi station (JR Yamanote line)
Architectures in Ginza
Let's appreciate superb architectures!!
-Shizuoka Presss and broadcasting center by Kenzo Tange (P)
-Shiseido building by Ricardo Bofill Leví
-Vitton buiiding by Jun Aoki
-Nicolus hayek center tokyo by Shigeru Ban（P）
-Ginza six by Yoshio Taniguchi
-Maison hermes by Renzo Piano（P）
-Ginza Place by Klein Dytham
-Wako by Jin Watanabe
-Uniqlo Tokyo by Herzog & de Meuron（P）
-Mikimoto by Toyoo Ito（P）
-Tokyo International Forum by Rafael Viñoly
(P)= The Pritzker Architecture Prize winner
Ending Point
At any place in Ginza
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
Lunch, transportation fee to the meeting point
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
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.
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.
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.
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
$253/ per group
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