Private Ueno Park Architecture Walking 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 architectu
📍Meeting point: In front of the entrance of National Museum of Western Art
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.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 40 minThis 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.
Stop 2
⏱ 15 minTokyo 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.
Stop 3
⏱ 40 minThis 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.
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minWe 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!
What’s Included
- ✓Cozy pause with drinks along the way
- ✓Entrance fee to Tokyo National Museum (1000yen).
- ✓Private professional guide
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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$146.83