Scholar-Led Aesthetics & Style Walking Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: Meiji Jingu, 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo, Japan


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Scholar-led immersion into Tokyo's arts & architecture
Traditional Japanese designs at Meiji Jingu, a Shinto shrine
Chic boutiques, trendy cafés, & elegant designer stores
Tour through Minoru Mori's epic urban center, Roppongi Hills
Maximum group size of 6 people for an intimate experience

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Toyko
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Aesthetic values and quirky style is vital to Japanese culture, especially in its capital. On this tour, immerse yourself in the history and contemporary culture of this trendy city, from its arts and architecture to fashion and media. Explore Tokyo's vital creations and appreciate its beauty.

Tokyo is famed for its chic, cool, and trendy atmosphere. Explore the city with an expert guide to uncover the diverse attitudes of this ever-stylish capital. Starting at Meiji Jingu—a Shinto shrine—hear how much of Japan's contemporary design is rooted in traditional Japanese architecture.

Continue to Harajuku, a center of youth culture and fashion. Let your guide lead the way as you delve into the vibrant subcultures of Tokyo. Pass by youth-oriented establishments, independent boutiques, and trendy cafés before arriving at Omotesando, Tokyo's core of fashion, design, and architecture. See the grand structures that house luxury merchandisers, such as Prada, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.

Your tour ends at Roppongi Hills, a center of integrated property development created by real-estate tycoon Minoru Mori. This district houses an array of towering offices, apartments, modern restaurants, and hotels. While you're here, learn about the philosophy behind postmodern art movements as demonstrated by Takashi Murakami, admire the stunning work of Tadao Ando at 21_21 Design Sight, and gaze up at the district's 54-story centerpiece, Mori Tower.