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Private Ginza Architecture Walking Tour: Explore Traditional and Modern Designs
5.0
39 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, 30 minutes
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
- Cozy pause with drinks along the way
- Local licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Explore Ginza’s captivating blend of history and modernity on our 3.5-hour architecture walking tour led by a local accredited guide. Discover architectural marvels ranging from a historic Buddhist temple dating back to 1934 to the newly revitalized Louis Vuitton Namikidori completed in 2021. Marvel at works by renowned architects like Renzo Piano, Toyo Ito, and Shigeru Ban.
Our knowledgeable guides share intriguing stories about the buildings and their visionary designers. You’ll gain insights into how historical events, such as the era of the Shogun and subsequent earthquakes and fires, have influenced architectural styles throughout the district.
Whether you prefer a daytime exploration or the enchanting twilight experience, we offer tours that cater to your schedule and interests. Join us to see Ginza transform under enchanting lights, offering a fresh perspective on its vibrant energy and unique architectural landscapes.
- 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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Susanhg1867iv
Jul 9, 2024
Wonderful tour of an interesting neighborhood full of art, charm and interesting architecture - Our family’s tour guide was very knowledgeable and delightful, and brought to life the stories behind many of the beautiful facades, interesting buildings, lovely art installations that abound in Ginza. My family thoroughly enjoyed their time with her during this expansive tour of Ginza. Thoroughly recommend this tour for those more interested in exploring this neighborhood beyond just the shopping (which is also amazing, but thats a different tour.)
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Susan_h
Jun 25, 2024
Wonderful tour of an interesting neighborhood full of art, charm and interesting architecture - Our family’s tour guide was very knowledgeable and delightful, and brought to life the stories behind many of the beautiful facades, interesting buildings, lovely art installations that abound in Ginza. My family thoroughly enjoyed their time with her during this expansive tour of Ginza. Thoroughly recommend this tour for those more interested in exploring this neighborhood beyond just the shopping (which is also amazing, but thats a different tour.)
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Resort437568
May 26, 2024
Learn and appreciate the architecture of Ginza - Amazing walking tour around Ginza with the very informative Yoshiyuki who provided a wonderful insight and gave me a better appreciation of the architecture in the area. Would highly recommend.
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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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