Private Ueno Park Architecture Walking Tour
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Japan
Starts from USD 200.16
Highlight
- Private guided tour exclusively for your party
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure to best suit your schedule
- Get insights into each work of architecture from your guide
- Includes admission to the National Museum of Western Art and Tokyo National Museum
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Location
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Itinerary
- The National Museum of Western ArtThis Le Corbusier-designed museum was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site for its modern architectural value in 2016. It is housing the western paintings and sculptures from pre 18th - 20th century. We would explain how his concept adapted to the actual work and find out why this museum is so special.
- Tokyo Bunka KaikanTokyo Bunka Kaikan designed by Kunio Maekawa, one of three local apprentices of Le Corbusier. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is located just opposite to Le Corbusier’s museum as if both buildings were talking each other.
- The International Library of Children's LiteratureThis is the oldest building in the Ueno park, constructed in 1906, the International Library of Children’s Literature. You can also observe its great preservation and renovation work as well as newly built stunning arch-shaped annex building done by Tadao Ando.
- Tokyo National MuseumWe will stop at Tokyo National Museum admiring four great architectural works (Hyokei-kan, Hon-kan, Toyo-kan and Gallery of Horyuji Treasure) reflecting historical background of each era between 1908 to 1999. If you have time, please appreciate their collections of National Treasure after the tour!
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What’s Included
- Entrance fee to Tokyo National Museum (1000yen).
- Private professional guide
Facilities
Photo Spot/Photo Zone
Description
Ueno Park known for its beautiful cherry blossoms is an important cultural and art center in Tokyo. It is also home to many museums with great exhibitions, concert halls, educational institutions, and a zoo and always bustling with people.
Don't just walk by without checking out the great architecture there as it is a wonderful place to see the great works from the early 1900 till recently designed by great architects such as Le Corbusier, Kunio Maekawa, Tadao Ando, and Yoshio Taniguchi. We will navigate you through these witnesses of the history of relaxing Ueno park.
Private Ueno Park Architecture Walking TourStarts from
USD 200.16
