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Tokyo Museum and Architecture Tour!
Joined 2023
Did you know that there are over 1,000 art museums in Japan and when you include museums of sorts, the total comes to over 5,700!?
In this tour, I'd like to share insight into the rich, dynamic, and multifaceted world of Japanese museums. I'll select some of my favorite museums and tell their stories while offering an outlook on Japan's museum landscape today.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Meeting
Hotel pick up
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu is one of the most popular shrines in Tokyo and is visited by millions of people every year. The shrine’s daily ceremonies, incredible architecture, and scenic grounds make it a memorable and rejuvenating destination for tourists and Shinto practitioners alike.
Ota Memorial Museum of Art
The Ota Memorial Museum of Art specializes in the genre of Japanese art known as ukiyo-e, which translates to "pictures of the floating world." The art form thrived from the latter part of the 17th century through the 19th century and is often synonymous with woodblock prints. This museum was founded in 1980 after the death of ukiyo-e collector Seizo Ota, whose dying wish was to make his private collection accessible to the public.
Lunch at Omotesando area
I can chose a nice restaurant, so please let me know whatever you want to eat!
Nezu Museum
The Nezu Museum houses an impressive collection of pre-modern Japanese and East Asian art. Carved stone Buddhas, classic calligraphy, ceramic pieces and paper arts vie for attention in carefully curated and continually revolving galleries. Businessman and politician Kaichiro Nezu (1860-1940) was a voracious collector who hoped to share his collection with the public—a mission continued by this museum and foundation.
Tokyo National Museum
The Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and largest of Japan's top-level national museums. It was originally established in 1872 at Yushima Seido Shrine and moved to its current location in Ueno Park a few years later.
The National Museum of Western Art
The National Museum of Western Art was established in April 1959 and was based on the Matsukata Collection focusing on the Impressionist paintings and Auguste Rodin's sculptures previously stored by the French government. The museum's purpose is to provide the public with opportunities to appreciate western art. Since its opening, the museum, as Japan's only national institution devoted to western art, has been involved in exhibitions, art work and document acquisition, research, restoration and conservation, education and the publication of materials related to western art.
End of the tour
Hotel drop off
Ending Point
At your hotel
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
transportation cost of guide
guide lunch
guide admission fee
your transportation cost (approx. 2,000JPY)
lunch (approx. 1,500JPY for each)
your admission fee (it depends on the exhibition, but approx. 5,000JPY for each)
Tour Important Information
We will visit permanent exhibition. But if you want to check special exhibition, I can arrange schedue(content of exhibition is depending on the timing).
Important message from the supplier
Please let me know your schedule. I may adjust my schedule!
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 2023
About Tour Guide Toshiyuki D.
Hello! I’m Toshi from Japan.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, dancing and watching Kabuki.
I have a deep interest in cultural exchange and have traveled to several countries, immersing myself in diverse traditions and languages.
I believe that connecting with people from around the world broadens our perspectives and enriches our lives.
I’m glad if I could be your tour guide! Looking forward to making meaningful connections here!
Reviews
“Brilliant second trip with Toshi ”
Toshi suggested this as something we may enjoy and as we’d be looking at trying to get tickets arranged the trip through him. We were taken to a traditional, authentic and small sumo stable to watch morning practice and get a better understanding of the sport. It was something very special to witness and we thank Toshi for sorting this for us. Both trips we did we him were excellent. Many thanks again Toshi, our best wishes to you and your family Neil, Kirsty & Sam
Toshiyuki D.
(16 reviews)Hi Neil! I'm happy that I can offer you to watch SUMO morning training. It's interesting but quite tough to get the ticket. We are lucky!! If we could have a chance to meet again, let's enjoy more traditional experience together! Have a great trip in Japan! Toshi
Neil E.
Japanese Local Bar & Izakaya Hopping in Shinjuku or Shibuya
“Excellent evening exploring Shibuya with Toshi”
We booked this tour from the UK before travelling to Japan. Toshi gave us lots of information and recommendations to help with our trip as well as providing a great evening tour. The two places we went too where restaurants / bars we would not of found on our own. The food, service and drinks were excellent. Toshi is a great guy, very easy to talk to and share information about himself, Japan, its culture and things to do. We had a brilliant time, would absolutely recommend and arrange to see him again when we return to Japan. Thanks for the whisky recommendations and taking me to a place with a great and reasonably priced selection!
Toshiyuki D.
(16 reviews)Hi Neil! Thanks for booking my tour! I'm grad to hear that you enjoyed the places we went together! Your family has open mind and is interested in Japanese culture, so I enjoyed it as well. It's beginning of your trip in Japan. Please enjoy rest of your stay in Japan!! Many thanks, Toshi
“Tokyo Tours”
My experience with Toshi was amazing. I couldn't be happier with his service. Really great guide, very helpful, punctual, informative and fun. He helped us get setup with our metro cards our first day which was extremly useful for getting around throughout our stay. He also found some great activities like local festival, SUMO, Shrine, Temple visits and night scene. He took great pictures of us and shared them with us for great memories. He also, recommended places and things to do for our own the rest of the days we were there. Helped us a lot in making the most of our first time in Tokyo. Definitely recommend him for your Tokyo experience!
Toshiyuki D.
(16 reviews)Hi Ed! Thank you so much for booking my tour! I'm grad to hear that you enjoyed the places we went together! You and Gio are so kind. I also enjoyed everything with you guys!! I would love to guide you again if you are ever back in Tokyo! Have fun with the rest of your stay in Japan! Many thanks, Toshi
