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Omotesando Walking Architecture Tour in Tokyo
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Joined 2018
Omotesando is a rare place where famous architects from around the world have competed in architectural design. There are many buildings by Pritzker Prize winners. Omotesando has been a center of fashion. On this tour, You are able to see 19 fascinating buildings in total designed by famous architects from all over the world efficiently. If you like to see architectures, this is the perfect tour for you. You can efficiently walk around to see many nice buildings designed by famous architects.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel lobby in Tokyo
Nezu Museum/ The Jewels of Aoyama/ PRADA AOYAMA/ STELLA McCARTNEY Tokyo Aoyama/ MIU MIU AOYAMA/ and something like that..
☆Buildings to be toured; Building's name / Architect's name☆
1. Nezu Museum* / Kuma Kengo.
2. The Jewels of Aoyama / Mitsui Jun
3. PRADA AOYAMA / Herzog & de Meuron
4. Sunny Hills / Kuma Kengo
5. MIU MIU AOYAMA / Herzog & de Meuron
6.STELLA McCARTNEY Tokyo Aoyama / Takenaka Corporation
7. ONE OMOTESANDO / Kuma Kengo
and many more.
We will vist to see 19 buildings in total!!!
＊We will not go inside the Nezu Museum.
Break up at your hotel or around the end of the tour's area around at 12:00 p.m.
Ending Point
At your hotel or the place of your convenience
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, hotel pick-up fee.
・Transportation fee (from your hotel in Tokyo to Omotesando station or Harajuku station. (About 3 USD per person, for you and guide)
Tour Important Information
＊We will not go inside the Nezu Museum due to time constraints of the tour.
(Of coufse, If you would like to go to the museum, you are able to go inside the museum after finishing the tour.)
Important message from the supplier
Please 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 2018
About Tour Guide Shinya E.
Hi, I am Shinya, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I was born in Tokyo and brought up there. I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years. Since I am a Tokyoite, I am able to give you precious information about places which are not written on ordinary guide books. I would like to support you to make your trip in Japan much more fun and wonderful! I want to make you smile, surprise and happy throurgh the tour!
One of my favorite things to do is to see architecuture designed by famous architecs, such as Kuma Kengo, and Ando Tadao. I also like to see art works, such as paintings, Ukiyoe woodblock prints, and tea bowls, and something like that.
Lastly, I love tennis very much. I have been playing tennis for more than 40 years! I also love to watch tennis game! I have visited Melbourne in Australia to see the Australinan Open Tennis in 2020 just before Corona Pandemic. I visited New York to see the U.S. Open Tennis last summer in 2023.
Let's enjoy exploring Japan!
I look forward to seeing you in Japan!
Shinya
Reviews
Judy F.
“Matsumoto castle ”
We started our first visit to Japan with Mr Shinya E. on his Tokyo tour, and ended our visit to Japan with him on his Matsumoto tour. We had an awesome visit! A Truly amazing guide, exceptional knowledge of his country and it's history, and a super nice guy, that was fun to hang out with. I feel like we gained more then just an appreciation for the culture and history of Japan, but actually gained a friend as well. If you get to Tokyo for a visit, I highly recommend you make contact with Mr. Shinya E. You'll have a fabulous experience. Thank you Shinya E. We look forward to seeing you again on our next visit. Best Regards Judy and Craig F.
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Shinya E.
Judy, Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review of my tour. Guiding you and Craig was a truly joyful experience for me as well. I’m really going to miss seeing you both. I hope we can meet again someday, either in Japan or the U.S.—next time, as friends! Guiding you both has undoubtedly become a cherished memory that will stay with me for a lifetime. Thank you so much. Best Regards, Shinya
Judy F.
“Excellent Tour 5/5”
Our first trip to Japan and we were very fortunate to have Shinya E. as our guide. Very knowledgeable, extremely nice. He went out of his way to help us navigate Tokyo station for our first Shinkansen connection. We had an excellent experience and look forward to seeing him again on Friday for our second tour. Highly Recommended for anyone that wants to have a great time and most excellent experience. Thank you Shinya E. Judy and Craig Friedman
Shinya E.
Hello Judy and Craig. I’m so glad you enjoyed my tour. You asked so many great questions during the tour, and I really enjoyed answering them. This coming Friday’s tour will be a tour of Judy’s favorite castle (Matsumoto Castle). I look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you Judy. Shinya Endo
Peter J.
“Fantastic Highlights Tour -Tokyo at Its Best!”
This tour was the perfect introduction to the city! Shinya was very engaging and knowledgeable, sharing fun facts and cultural insights that brought every step to life. The itinerary was well-balanced, covering iconic landmarks without ever feeling rushed. An excellent choice for anyone wanting to experience Tokyo’s essential sights in a limited time. Highly recommended.
Shinya E.
Dear Peter. Thank you so much for the review! I am very happy to know that both of you enjoyed the tour, though we had a cold rain on the tour's day. I hope we can meet again someday in Japan or Hungary (maybe) in the future. I also had a great time with you, thank you! Shinya
$121/ per group
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