Tokyo ART Walking: National Museum and Ueno Yanaka ART Area

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About this activity

The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, the largest museum in Japan, and Yanaka, a popular downtown area and home to many artists, are explored for art purposes.

Visitors can visit large museums as well as small art galleries where they can meet the artists. You can also see Taisho Retro (Western-style architecture of old Japan) and Japanese-style architecture.

Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere and charm of the Ueno Yanaka area by experiencing the temples and art in this temple town area.

This tour is recommended for those who are interested in art and want to visit small galleries while strolling around downtown Tokyo.

The tour visits several small but fascinating art galleries scattered throughout the area. Some galleries offer the opportunity to speak with the artists themselves.

A certified guide will explain the area’s history. This walking tour takes you from Ueno to Yanaka (Nippori Station), so you can efficiently explore the two areas.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: True Japan Tour

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: One soft drink is included
Included: Certified Guide
Included: Tokyo National Museum Admission Fees

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Tokyo National Museum

1 h 15 min Admission included

This is the largest museum and art gallery in Japan. It has a collection of paintings, arts and crafts, and sculptures from ancient to modern times.

It has a collection of paintings, arts and crafts, and sculptures from ancient to modern times.
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan

15 min

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is one of Tokyo's premier concert halls, hosting opera, ballet, and classical music performances. The building itself is a notable example of modernist architecture, designed by renowned architect Kunio Maekawa. Visitors can enjoy not only world-class performances but also briefly tour the building to appreciate its unique architectural features.
National Museum of Western Art

Passing by

The National Museum of Western Art is the only museum in East Asia designed by Le Corbusier. This tour does not include entry into the museum; we will view it from the outside.
Sogakudo

Passing by

This is the former concert hall of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music.
The International Library of Children's Literature

15 min

The library is a fusion of modern and retro architecture.
Kuroda Memorial Hall

Passing by

A small museum of Kuroda, a pioneer of Western art in Japan.
Stop 7

15 min

Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music Art Gallery.
Tokyo University of the Arts

Passing by

It is the only national university of arts in Japan. The Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Music exist.
Gokoku-in Temple

15 min

We will visit a tasteful temple dedicated to Daikokuten, the god of prosperity and good harvests.
Stop 10

15 min

Visit the studio of Alan West, a Japanese folding screen painter.
Stop 11

15 min

An art gallery where the exhibits change every week. You can talk with the artist.

*The artist may not be available at the time of the tour.
Stop 12

15 min

A contemporary art gallery in a renovated public bathhouse.
Yanaka Cemetery

10 min

Cemetery with lush greenery.