Private Ginza Architecture Walking Tour: Explore Traditional and Modern Designs
5.0
35 Ratings
Chuo City
Discover the captivating blend of traditional and modern architecture on a private three-hour walking tour in Ginza. Explore hidden gems and capture stunning photos along the way!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ginza - Walking between site to site in total
- Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple - We will go inside the temple to see and know about the temple.
- Kabukiza Theater - We will go inside to enjoy it’s features.
- Nicolas G. Hayek Center - We will go inside to enjoy it’s features.
- Toyoiwa Inari Shrine - We will go enjoy it’s features.
- Ginza Maison Hermes Le Forum - We will go inside to enjoy it’s features.
- Mikimoto Boutique Ginza 2chome - We will go inside if we have time to enjoy it’s features.
- UNIQLO Marronier Gate Ginza - We will view from outside to enjoy it’s features.
- Mikimoto Ginza 4chome Honten - We will view from outside to enjoy it’s features.
- Wako Ginza - We will view from outside to enjoy it’s features.
- Okuno Building - We will go inside to enjoy it’s features.
What's Included
- Private professional guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
This is a three hour architecture walking tour in Ginza by a nationally licensed tour guide. As this is a private walking tour adjustable to guest’s interests and knowledge of architecture, it will be an enjoyable experience for you even if you are not a professional in architecture. You will get to visit buildings with both traditional and contemporary architecture in the Ginza area including sites which are difficult to go to on your own. At the end of the tour, you will be a Ginza professional with numbers of artistic photos on your camera!
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers (minimum 10 years old)
- A maximum of 5 people per booking
Location
Tsukiji meeting place
In front of the main gate of Tsukiji Hongwanji temple, where you see the elementary school and cafe across the street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Larry_w
Apr 12, 2024
A wonderful way to spend a few hours. - Tour guide tailored his discussion to our interests. Been to Tokyo many times on business but never got this perspective.
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Anthony_h
Apr 4, 2024
Exceeded expectations - Exceeded expectations. Mari was a very knowledgeable and accomodating guide, and with excellent English. The tour company contacted us ahead of our arrival to ask about our interests so they could customise the tour. Mari has an in depth knowledge of Ginza - not only architecture and history, but also hot spots to eat and shop. Very generous in sharing her local knowledge. Highly recommend this tour.
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Patricklz5892xp
Apr 3, 2024
Wonderful Architecture Tour with an A+ Guide - My husband and I took a Ginza walking tour Monday morning with our exceptional guide Yuka. Yuka's knowledge about Japanese architecture, history, and design was very thorough. She also provided additional insight into Japanese culture. If was great seeing the old and new architectural gems as well as cool tucked away shrines. For anyone interested in architecture, be sure to include a tour with Yuka in your travel plans, it was a very rewarding experience.
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J9995lgrichardp
Mar 11, 2024
Ginza Contemporary Architecture - My guide Yuki Deleon was a delightful tour guide of the contemporary architecture of the Ginza area. She was knowledgeable, the tour of the Kabuki theatre was especially interesting. At three hours and 12 kilometres it is a wonderful way to see another side of Japanese contemporary architecture. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Jessicage9690nr
Feb 25, 2024
Fun personalized tour - Mari was a fantastic guide. She asked about my interests beforehand and took me to some great spots that would be hard to find on my own. I really enjoyed spending the morning with her and learning more about Japanese architecture and culture. I highly recommend.
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Ericsdiehl
Nov 19, 2023
Fantastic architecture tour with Mari! - This tour was a wonderful was to orient us to the modern architecture and development of Ginza. Don’t be turned off by the high end retail nature of many of the buildings - they were designed by some of Japan’s finest contemporary architects and are visually stunning. Our tour guide Mari was wonderful - knowledgeable, friendly and able to tailor the tour to our interests. I highly recommend Showcase Tokyo!
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Elizabeth360
Nov 6, 2023
tour with Yuki - We had a wonderful tour with knowledgeable and fun Yuki. In addition to showing us modern architecture in Ginza, we also went by some old structures and into Nissan Crossing which was very unique. Neither my husband or I are architects, but we enjoyed learning about an aspect of Tokyo that was a bit off the tourist track.
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Loumster
Nov 4, 2023
Architecture and More in Ginza - Yoko was a friendly and informative guide who included a variety of experience. We saw interesting skyscrapers in Ginza, but also the Buddhist temple, kabuki theater, the Outer Market, and two shrines, one of which was s tiny hidden gem between two huge buildings. I would highly recommend both the tour and Yoko to any travelers with an interest in architecture.
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315matthews
Oct 17, 2023
Incredible tour of Ginza - Haruka (Hal) was an incredible guide as we walked and explored the incredible architecture of Ginza. She was able to explain the incredible architects of each building and their inspirations in their designs. I would have never been able to experience all of these incredible sites on my own, Hal-San was amazing. Hal is super kind, informative, and knowledgeable of the area, making it an incredible tour. This was one of the best parts of my stay in Tokyo and I recommend it to everyone.
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Jlw2001
Oct 6, 2023
Stunning modern and historical architecture in Ginza - Eriko was an excellent guide and showed us areas of Ginza we never could have discovered without her. In addition to stunning, modern retail buildings, she led us to small historical alleyways that survived the war and now hold Buddhist altars for blessings. Our tour ended up with her recommendation for shabu shabu and sukiyaki lunch, and they were delicious. We highly recommend this Tokyo tour — to see spectacular modern architecture as well as interesting historical buildings. Eriko is wonderful!!!
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