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.
Your hotel
We will meet in the lobby of your hotel, then we go to Daikanyama together.
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.
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 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 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.
This is a remarkable urban architecture designed by Fumihiko Maki in 1967. It houses museums, stores, gallery and offices.
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).
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.
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.
Decide on the day
It is not always easy to spot art galleries in Tokyo, because there are so many galleries and most of them are hosted inside large buildings and located on upper flours. I will show you one of the most trendy and sophisticated area that Tokyo has to offer.
You can discover Japanese fine artworks at galleries at Tokyo's fashionable areas. You can appreciate modern and contemporary artworks at galleries, enjoy shopping at unique stores in the area.
Professional guide fee
Transportation for you (Train fare from Nakameguro to Denenchofu, one way ￥160/person）
Admission Ticket (Sato Sakura Museum: : Adust ￥500）
Food & Beverages
Any day except Mondays because most galleries are closed on Mondays.
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.
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