Art Tour: Tokyo national museum and Ueno-Yanaka walking tour

Yanaka District, Tokyo



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.

Highlights

  • Tokyo National Museum
  • International Library of Children's Literature
  • Art Gallery Gokokuin haco gallery Edokoro Alan West
  • SCAI The Bath House
  • Yanaka Cemetery

Description

Visitors can visit large museums as well as small art galleries where they can meet the artists. You can also see 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. Tour Stops: ・Tokyo National Museum 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. ・International Library of Children's Literature The library is a fusion of modern and retro architecture. ・Art Gallery You will visit several small and attractive art galleries scattered around the area.You can talk with the artists themselves in some of the galleries. ・haco gallery 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. ・Edokoro Alan West Visit the studio of Alan West, a Japanese folding screen painter.If the temple is not open, we will not visit. ・SCAI The Bath House This is a contemporary art gallery repurposed from a former public bathhouse. ・Gokokuin Temple We will visit a tasteful temple dedicated to Daikokuten, the god of prosperity and good harvests. ・Yanaka Cemetery We will visit a historic cemetery where the Shogun was buried. It is a bright and peaceful cemetery. You can learn more about Japanese customs. ◆We will visit the Tokyo National Museum, which houses artifacts from ancient times, Buddhist statues, paintings, Ukiyoe woodblock prints, Japanese swords, tea ceremony utensils, and modern art. ◆The tour visits several small but fascinating art galleries scattered throughout the area. Some galleries offer the opportunity to speak with the artists themselves. ◆We will visit the International Library of Children's Literature and other modern retro architecture. ◆We will visit the historic Yanaka Cemetery, where the Shogun was buried. The cemetery is light and peaceful. ◆You will also visit Gokokuin Temple, which is one of the most elegant temple towns in the area, and Enjuji Temple's Nikkado Hall. ◆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. *The gallery locations that are open vary by day. We will guide you to the gallery that is open on that day. *Artists may not be available when we go to the galleries.

Includes

Admission fee for the Tokyo National Museum 1 drink (non-alcoholic) Guided tours in English by a nationally licensed interpreter/guide

Important Information

  • ◆The minimum number of participants is 2 adults or 1 adult and 2 children. ◆ Be sure to follow the guide's instructions during the program. We are not responsible for any accidents caused by not following the instructions of the guide. We will endeavor to reply to you regarding the availability of the service as soon as possible.

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