The National Museum of Western Art

Private Ueno Park Architecture Walking Tour

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210 minutes
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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.

Options

2024 Summer- 2025 Winter

FromNZD $351.20Per Person

What's included in Private Ueno Park Architecture Walking Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

This 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.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan

Tokyo 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 Literature

This 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.

Inclusions

  • Cozy pause with drinks along the way
  • Entrance fee to Tokyo National Museum (1000yen).
  • Private professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • In front of the entrance of National Museum of Western Art

End Points

  • JR Ueno Station

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. We will be walking for 3 hours enjoying the architecture. • If we did not receive any notice for late arrival or could not find you at the meeting place for more than 20min after departure time, we would assume you had canceled the tour.

Operator

Showcase Tokyo Architecture Tour