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The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, the largest museum in Japan, and Yanaka, a popular downtown area and home to many artists, are explored for art purposes.
Visitors can visit large museums as well as small art galleries where they can meet the artists. You can also see Taisho Retro (Western-style architecture of old Japan) and Japanese-style architecture.
Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere and charm of the Ueno Yanaka area by experiencing the temples and art in this temple town area.
This tour is recommended for those who are interested in art and want to visit small galleries while strolling around downtown Tokyo.
The tour visits several small but fascinating art galleries scattered throughout the area. Some galleries offer the opportunity to speak with the artists themselves.
A certified guide will explain the area’s history. This walking tour takes you from Ueno to Yanaka (Nippori Station), so you can efficiently explore the two areas.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
JR Ueno Station, outside the Park Exit ticket gates
Itinerary
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This is the largest museum and art gallery in Japan. It has a collection of paintings, arts and crafts, and sculptures from ancient to modern times. It has a collection of paintings, arts and crafts, and sculptures from ancient to modern times.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is one of Tokyo's premier concert halls, hosting opera, ballet, and classical music performances. The building itself is a notable example of modernist architecture, designed by renowned architect Kunio Maekawa. Visitors can enjoy not only world-class performances but also briefly tour the building to appreciate its unique architectural features.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The National Museum of Western Art is the only museum in East Asia designed by Le Corbusier. This tour does not include entry into the museum; we will view it from the outside.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This is the former concert hall of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music.
Admission ticket free -
3
The library is a fusion of modern and retro architecture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A small museum of Kuroda, a pioneer of Western art in Japan.
Admission ticket free -
4
Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music Art Gallery.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
It is the only national university of arts in Japan. The Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Music exist.
Admission ticket free -
5
We will visit a tasteful temple dedicated to Daikokuten, the god of prosperity and good harvests.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Visit the studio of Alan West, a Japanese folding screen painter.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
An art gallery where the exhibits change every week. You can talk with the artist. *The artist may not be available at the time of the tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
A contemporary art gallery in a renovated public bathhouse.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Cemetery with lush greenery.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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