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Private Ueno Park Architecture Walking Tour
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Uenokōen
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee to Tokyo National Museum (1000yen).
Private professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
7-chōme-7-7 Uenokōen
In front of the entrance of National Museum of Western Art
Return
VIEW ALTTE 公園口券売機横
JR Ueno Station
Itinerary
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The National Museum of Western Art
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.
40 minutes
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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.
15 minutes
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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.
40 minutes
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Tokyo National Museum
We 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!
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.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee to Tokyo National Museum (1000yen).
Private professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
7-chōme-7-7 Uenokōen
In front of the entrance of National Museum of Western Art
