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Tokyo Private Tour - Trendy shops along the Meguro River
Trendy shops along the Meguro River
Tokyo Private Tour - Trendy shops in Daikanyama
Trendy shops in Daikanyama
Tokyo Private Tour - T-Site in Daikanyama
T-Site in Daikanyama
Tokyo Private Tour - Meguro River with cherry blossoms
Meguro River with cherry blossoms

Tokyo Art & Culture Tour - Nakameguro Area

Art, Culture, & Historical
Tokyo Tour Guide - Kumiko K.

Joined 2018

Kumiko K.
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(18 reviews)
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Tokyo
English
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Kumiko K.)
Up to 4 people

Discover Japanese fine art works at galleries in some of Tokyo's vibrant and trendy areas, Daikanyama, Nakameguro and Denenchofu. You can appreciate modern and contemporary art works and enjoy shopping at unique shops along the Meguro River and visit an awesome gallery in a Japanese-style house in Denenchofu.

Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel

08:30 AM

Your hotel for pick up

We will meet in the lobby of your hotel, then we go to Daikanyama together.

09:00 AM

Daikanyama Station, Tokyu Toyoko Line

Located just a 15-min. walk from Shibuya Crossing, Daikanyama is a trendy district and home to high-end fashion boutiques and eateries. The area is compact and can be comfortably covered on foot as many of the popular sites are several-minute walk from the station and each other.

09:20 AM

Daikanyama walking - Log Road and other stylish shops

First, we visit Log Road where some stylish shoe store and restaurants are located and stop by some unique shops before going to T-Site, It is not easy to spot unique shops such as Maison Kitsune, Kamawanu (towel shop), and stylish general stores.

09:30 AM

T-site

T-site is a literary complex featuring a wide variety of art and culture, comprising of a bookstore, cafe and retail stores. The site was a former residence of Mito Tokugawa Shogun family during the Edo Period.

09:50 AM

Yamada Heiando ~ Purveyor of lacquerware to Japanese Imperial household

Yamada Heiando is a Japanese lacquerwre brand, with more than 90 years of history and tradition. The extensive lineup ranges from tableware to jewelry boxes. Their products are appreciated by the Japanese Emperor and His Imperial Family, Foreign embassies of Japan, and major global enterprises.

10:10 AM

Hillside Terrace

This is a remarkable urban architecture designed by Fumihiko Maki in 1967. It houses museums, stores, gallery and offices.

10:30 AM

Sato Sakura Museum in Nakameguro

The art museum showcases Japanese-style paintings depicting cherry blossoms by Japanese artists. If you missed cherry blossom viewing, you can enjoy a variety of Sakura pictures featuring famous Sakura spots in Japan here. Their collection of works on various subjects, with an emphasis on painters from the Showa Era (1926=1969).

11:00 AM

Trendy shops along the Meguro River

There are many trendy, unique shops along the Meguro River. This area is very popular among young people especially in the cherry blossom season. We can walk along the river and pop into the shops to buy some souvenirs.

11:40 AM

Denenchofu Mizoe Gallery

The gallery is located in a quiet high-end residential area, Denenchofu. As this is a Japanese style ersidence gallery, you can fully experience at works by Japanese artists as if you are at home. You can appreciate some artworks placed on an elevated alcove in a traditional Japanese room or in the garden in tranquility.

Ending Point

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Professional guide fee

Transportation for you (Train fare from Nakameguro to Denenchofu, one way ¥160/person)

What‘s not included

Admission Ticket (Sato Sakura Museum: : Adust ¥800)

Food & Beverages

Tour Important Information

We will recommend to take out an accident insurance policy.

Operations in all weather conditions.

Many galleries & museums are closed on Mondays. Destination subject to change according to exhibition content and schedule of the galleries.

Any day except Mondays because most galleries are closed on Mondays.

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
Tokyo Tour Guide - Kumiko K.

Joined 2018

Kumiko K.
5.00 / 5
(18 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Kumiko K.

My name is Kumiko.

I used to live in New York and London and worked for US companies for many years. Based on my experience, I recognize that Japan is a fascinating country, but at the same time, it is unique in many ways. Tokyo, as the capital of Japan, is a unique and diverse mix of cutting-edge technology, traditional culture, and Western influences.

As an art lover, I am happy to show you many galleries in Tokyo. I received a Certificate of Art Business Masterclass from Christie's.

As a guide, I'd like to explain to my guests about Japanese culture as well as background and introduce popular places and food. I think most visitors coming to Japan are hoping both to enjoy themselves and also have a meaningful encounter with a different culture.

I am looking forward to helping you explore my city and enjoy everything it has to offer.

Reviews

A great day around Tokyo with Kumiko

Kumiko met us at our hotel and helped us with travel and tickets , she is very fluent in English and we had a great tour taking in Temples, Gardens and even a boat trip We would definitely recommend Kumiko for your Tokyo tour and with help to give you confidence in the cities transport. Maybe in the future we will see some your art at the Summer exhibition. Paul and Sue.

Paul K.

Kumiko K.

Dear Paul and Sue, Thank you so much for your kind words, but you’re giving me too much credit. I really enjoyed the time together. Additionally, you learned everything quickly, thanks to your thorough preparation over the past two years. I liked your friendly, kind, and warm vibe, which made me feel very comfortable being with you. Hope you enjoy every moment of your stay in Japan. Yes, see you at the Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition next time. With best regards, Kumiko Kawai

A Delightful Few Hours

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Kumiko. Some guides can be a struggle to communicate with because their English isn't so easily understood. But conversation flowed with Kumiko and the time raced away far too quickly. As a frequent visitor to Tokyo I really enjoyed being taken to some areas I hadn't been to before. I will not hesitate to book Kumiko again in the future.

Simon E.

Kumiko K.

Dear Simon, Thanks very much for your excellent feedback. I certainly enjoyed the time we spent exploring the Daikanyama area. It was interesting to hear your work experience and impression of the art at the gallery. I'm looking forward to hearing from you in the future. Best, Kumiko Kawai

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