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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.
5.00 / 5
(25 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
(25 reviews)
Identity Verified
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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

“Guide was delightful and flexible”

I needed help on my first day of a month-long stay in Tokyo -- getting a subway card and understanding how to use the system, navigating a grocery store, an introduction to my neighborhood, etc. Kumiko was totally up for this hands-on intro, and even squeezed in a visit to a building of beautiful modern architecture in my new neighborhood. Her english is flawless, and we found lots to talk about over lunch. (I was coming down with a cold though, and hope I didn't pass it on!).

M M.

Kumiko K.

Dear M.M., Thank you so much for your excellent review! I'm really happy if I could help you. I'm always fine, and I hope you're feeling better. Let's visit galleries next time, Please take care. With best regards, KumIko Kawai

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