Private Harajuku Omotesando Architecture Tour: A Three-Hour Walkthrough for Architecture Enthusiasts

Discover the architectural wonders of Harajuku and Omotesando on a private three-hour walking tour. Perfect for architecture enthusiasts, this tour offers a deeper understanding of the area’s history and its connection to the Olympics.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Meiji Jingu Shrine - The tour starts in front of the Meiji shrine. We then would admire Tokyo’s most impressive landmarks Yoyogi gymnasium by Kenzo Tange from the distance. We will stop by at the contemporary and unique fashion boutique architecture such as The Iceberg, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tod’s, Sunny hills and Prada.
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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

This is a 3.5-hour architecture walking tour in Omotesando led by a local accredited tour guide who is deeply passionate about architecture. As a private tour, it can be tailored to your interests and architectural knowledge, making it an excellent experience for architecture lovers and professionals who want more than just to “see the sights.”
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Location
Meiji Jingu (Harajuku Eki)
Less than 5 min walk away from JR Harajuku station, Omotesando exit, you will find the main entrance to Meiji shrine. Right in front of the gate there is a cafe named "Mori no terrace".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shamlis
Aug 12, 2024
Taka is Tokyo - Taka is truly an expert and gem of architecture in Tokyo! He really knows the historical references, hidden gems and best insta shots. He was very knowledgeable and curated our tour based on our interests in the heat of Tokyo. Could have walked in and out of buildings for hours to learn more about the cool, interesting buildings in Tokyo. Thank you Taka for showing us your Tokyo!
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William_m
Jul 12, 2024
Great tour for anyone interested in architecture - Yoshi was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He had great pictures and information ready. He knew every detail of the construction and architecture we looked at.
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Maggiers
Jun 30, 2024
Great Architecture Tour with Yuki! - Yuki was the sweetest person I met in Japan. She gave us a fantastic private architecture tour and brought us to some very cool buildings with very creative details that we would not have seen during our own exploration. Yuki absolutely loved architecture and was very passionate about the material she spoke about. It was a great experience. She also allowed me to complain about the heat and humidity without getting frustrated and suggested multiple stops to get something cold to drink and cool off in the air conditioning! Thank you Yuki.
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Marie_q
Jun 13, 2024
Modern Architecture Tour - Omotesando, often referred to as Tokyo’s Champs-Élysées, is renowned for its stunning architecture, high-end boutiques, and sophisticated atmosphere. Our family recently embarked with our guide Mari on an architecture tour of this stylish district, and it proved to be a delightful and educational experience for everyone. Mari made the architecture tour of Omotesando an enriching experience that offered a blend of high-end modern design and thoughtful traditional elements. Each building we visited had its unique charm, making the tour engaging for both adults and our teenage children. The district’s mix of cultural and commercial spaces ensured that there was something for everyone. Mari allowed us to enter shops that we found interesting and offered us advised on nearby areas that we would enjoy. We highly recommend this tour for families looking to explore Tokyo’s architectural gems in a vibrant and sophisticated setting.
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Arlene_s
May 26, 2024
An Outstanding Tour of Modern Architectural Buildings - Within a short distance on Omotesando and Miyuji Avenues, there are awesome buildings by five Pritzker prize winners. My tour was with Taka, a retired architect, who showed me on his I-pad photos of the architects, background info, floor plans as well as where to stand to get the best photos. We began with an icon, Kenzo Tange’s National Yoyogi Gymnasium. Then we walked down the street to see Akinisa Hirata’s Tokyo Plaza Harakado with the planted rooftop vertical garden. Next, we visited inside and outside the convex and concave glass of the Prada store by Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron’s. Finally, Tadao Ando’s Collezione with half the building being underground. There were numerous other amazing buildings. I was very impressed with this tour and recommend it highly.
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Yolandad937
Apr 18, 2024
A wonderful visual experience - This personal tour gave me a good insight of Japanese architecture and the accomplishments of many Pritzer's winners. I highly recommend it. Mr. Yoshiyuki Itoi was an excellent guide, making the three hour walk worthy .
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Missb
Apr 15, 2024
Great tour and Guide!! - Wow! Do not miss this Architecture walking tour with Eriko!! We could have spent the whole day with her - so interesting, very engaging, a great sense of humor and professional. We would highly recommend Eriko and the tour
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65fordbabe
Apr 15, 2024
Amazing tour with Eriko! - Amazing tour with Eriko! We are very much architecture amateurs and this tour really opened our eyes to all sorts of design, structure and cultural concepts in the buildings and the area. We loved this tour and would highly recommend it!! And, Eriko is absolutely delightful company, smart and a great communicator. Thanks, Eriko!!
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Nrfox48
Apr 2, 2024
Very enjoyable experience - Enjoyed our private walking tour very much. We saw a wide variety of interesting architecture and our guide was excellent. Her English was perfect and she was very lovely to be with.
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Passenger808992
Dec 20, 2023
Great tour! - The tour is so great! We really have a lot of fun! Our tour guide Yoko is very knowledgeable and helpful. We know Tokyo architecture much more after this tour. It worths every penny! Thank you very much Yoko!
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From $71
up to 5 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).