Guided Architecture Tour of Harajuku and Omotesando

Tokyo, Japan

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the modern architectural wonders of Tokyo’s Harajuku and Omotesando neighborhoods on this 3-hour guided tour. Discover iconic designs by renowned architects like Kengo Kuma and Herzog & de Meuron, while learning about the area's transformation through Japan’s rapid westernization and post-war growth. With a small group and a customizable itinerary, enjoy a blend of history, culture, and a chance to relax at a local café.

Take a guided architecture tour of Tokyo's Omotesando and Harajuku neighborhoods
Check out unique suspension roof of Yoyogi Olympic Stadium, built for the 1964 Olympic Games
Admire the angular facets and transparent walls of Omotesando's modern architecture boutiques
Soak up the lively pedestrian culture and hidden back alleys that give Tokyo its unique charm
Great introduction to some of Tokyo's most iconic neighborhoods

What's Included

English-speaking guide

Foods and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Nezu Museum
6-chōme-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
Meet the guide at the Nezu Meseum parking lot. Pass through the main gate and go to the parking lot located in front of the main entrance.

End point

Miyashita Park
6-chōme-20-10 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

Meet with your guide at a location near the JR Harajuku Station to begin your trip, continuing on an exploration of some of the most iconic stores, municipal structures and hidden side streets found in the Tokyo neighborhoods of Harajuku and Omotesando.

Admire Yoyogi Olympic Stadium, a sports venue built for the 1964 Olympics that features a unique suspension-style roof. You’ll also have time to visit the amazing array of modern architecture buildings built to house some of Tokyo’s most luxurious shopping boutiques in Omotesando. Check out the transparent glass cube that houses Tokyo’s Dior boutique, and gaze up at the angled facets of the ‘Iceberg’ building.

As you walk, your guide will also lead to past some of Tokyo’s most famous pedestrian areas and hidden side streets, helping provide a taste of the city’s lively street culture. Finish your trip in central Omotesando, where you’ll make your own way home.

Nezu Museum (Pass By)

PRADA Aoyama (Pass By)

Omotesando

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

oak omotesando (Pass By)

Takeshita Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miyashita Park (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A maximum of five people per booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is five years

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.