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Tokyo Gallery Hopping - HARAJUKU, AOYAMA
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Joined 2018
Discover Japanese fine artworks at galleries in some of Tokyo's most vibrant and trendy areas, Omotesando, Aoyama, and Shibuya. You can appreciate Japanese-style paintings and contemporary artworks or crafts and stunning architectural buildings on Omotesando avenue and in Aoyama.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel lobby
JR Harajuku Station East Exit
We start the tour at JR Harajuku Station.
Gyre Gallery & MoMA Deign Store
MoMA Design Store and Gyre gallery are on the third floor of Gyre Bldg. MoMA Design Store offers the best selection of design objects and gifts for everyone. The gallery will spread art and culture by holding a stimulating program that would appeal to people with eclectic tastes. It covers a variety of genres, including art, fashion, photography, architecture, and media.
Omotesando Avenue
You can appreciate stunning architecture mostly brand shops along the avenue. Omotesando is one of the most sophisticated districts in Tokyo, where luxury brand boutiques create a stylish atmosphere. On the back street, there are many fashion boutiques for young people.
The Nezu Museum
The Nezu Museum attracts people to its fine art collection of Japanese and East Asian art. as well as the Japanese garden with tea ceremony houses. The museum building is stylishly designed by Kuma Kengo, a prominent Japanese architect. Reservation is required with payment. If the reservation is not available, we will go to an alternative place.
The Spiral Hall
Spiral is an arts complex in Aoyama, established in 1985. Spiral accommodates a variety of spaces including an art gallery, a cafe, a multipurpose hall, a restaurant, and a store selling lifestyle goods. You can see various art events and enjoy shopping at the stores.
Ueshima Museum / Shibuya
Ueshima Museum is a contemporary art museum that opened in June 2024.
The museum showcases the collection's diversity, with each floor's contents organized from a different perspective.
Ending Point
Ueshima Museum in Shibuya
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
lunch
dinner
transportation fee (you and guide)
Nezu Museum entrance fee
Tour Important Information
Operations in all weather conditions.
Reservation for Nezu Museum is required in advance. The admission fee is not included in the tour fare. (JPY1,500/adult).
The schedule is subject to change depending on the event, or reservation.
Most museums are closed on Monday.
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
M M.
“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!).
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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
Jaena C.
“Japan’s Contemporary & Modern Art Scenes”
If you are interested in visiting Japan’s contemporary & modern art scenes, book a tour with Kumiko. It will be a very interesting 4 hours!
Kumiko K.
Dear Jiji-san, Thank you very much for your feedback. I certainly enjoyed visiting galleries to see Japanese contemporary art with you. I am really happy to hear that you liked the art tour. Please come back and Let's explore more contemporary art. Kumiko
Simon E.
“A Delight To Meet And Do Another Tour With Kumiko”
I selected to do a tour with Kumiko in 2025. I've just done another one in 2026. I will most likely do so again in the future. I think that speaks for itself.
Kumiko K.
Dear Simon, Thank you very much for your feedback. I’m so happy to hear that you’ll be coming back to Tokyo! Next time, I’ll find even more interesting places for you to explore and make sure you get the most out of your time here. I’ve also been enjoying your Instagram posts—they’re so cool!
$158/ per group
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