Tokyo Art & Culture Tour - Nakameguro Area
Joined 2018
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
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
Your hotel for pick up
We will meet in the lobby of your hotel, then we go to Daikanyama together.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hillside Terrace
This is a remarkable urban architecture designed by Fumihiko Maki in 1967. It houses museums, stores, gallery and offices.
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).
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.
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
Decide on the day
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Professional guide fee
Transportation for you (Train fare from Nakameguro to Denenchofu, one way ￥160/person）
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
Joined 2018
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
Victor B.
“Excellent tour guide of Tokyo and suburbs”
We spent 2 full days exploring different areas in Tokyo and the surroundings, with Kumiko as our guide, and it was a pleasure. She planned visits to various areas of interest to us, starting with the Imperial Palace Garden where the plum trees were in bloom. We had communicated with her prior to arriving in Tokyo, and she followed through on ur wishes. She was knowledgeable, gracious and accommodating throughout the tour of Tokyo and suburbs, and we learned a lot as a result and enjoyed our tour, with her as our guide.
Kumiko K.
Dear Victor & Stephanie, Thank you very much for your feedback. I was certainly happy with you two and enjoyed the time together. Please take care of your health and enjoy your time In Japan. With best regards, Kumiko Kawai
Juliet K.
“Half day tour”
We had a fun 4 hours with Kumiko visiting the Fish Markets, Imperial Gardens and Takeshita Street. She was very accommodating and helpful, especially helping us sort train tickets at the beginning of our trip.
Kumiko K.
Dear Juliet K, Thanks for your feedback. I'm happy to hear your generous comment. I hope you have had a great time in Tokyo and enjoyed skiing. I was delighted to see you all and enjoyed the time together. Next time, please have your train ticket ready! With best regards, Kumiko Kawai
Alexander K.
“Great day around Tokyo”
We had a great day on a tour around Tokyo with Kuniko. She gave us a lot of insight into the cultural and religious side of temples and shrines, in particular, and some good ideas for our own later explorations.
Kumiko K.
Dear Alex and Marina, Thank you very much for your feedback. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour in Japan. I should have shown more art galleries and sites as you two are art lovers, especially Marina is an artist. Maybe next time. With best regards, Kumiko Kawai
$154/ per group
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