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5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsTour the Tokyo Art Tank exhibition with a curator
Meet the artists behind Tokyo Art Tank's works and sip a complimentary drink as curator John guides you through the gallery in Shibuya.
5 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviewswalk in a cat-loving artistic neighborhood
Cat Lover & Art Haven: Shop & gallery treasure hunt！
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsStroll Shibuya's street art with graffiti curator
Trace vibrant street art in Shibuya and Harajuku with a longtime graffiti curator who studied conservation at Madrid's Complutense University & earned a master's in contemporary art from Bilbao’s UPV.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviewsSilk scarf and furoshiki making and twisting dyeing commentary at Kyoto Twisting Craft Museum
Create silk scarves and wrapping cloths using traditional tie-dyeing techniques. The finished work will be packaged and delivered after drying. On the exhibition floor, you can see the tie-dyeing process and large works, and you can also touch the tools and fabrics.
5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviewsKasamaで陶芸体験と陶芸美術館を楽しもう
Make your own Kasama ware and view ceramics by artists from Ibaraki Prefecture at the Ceramic Art Museum.
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New place to stayteamLab Planets & Tsukishima Monja Walk
Discover Tokyo after dark on a private tour. Immerse yourself in teamLab Planets' digital art, then savor authentic Monjayaki and drinks on historic Tsukishima street.
New place to stayFushimi Inari Shrine & teamLab Bio-Vortex Tour
Escape the crowds on a 4-hour Kyoto morning tour. Walk the vermilion Torii gates of Fushimi Inari, then step into the boundless digital worlds of teamLab Bio-Vortex with your English guide.
New place to stayTokyo: teamLab Planets & Odaiba Guided Tour
Experience Tokyo's futuristic Bay Area! Immerse yourself in stunning digital art at teamLab Planets, enjoy scenic waterfront views, and explore Odaiba with a local guide.
New place to stayTeamLab Planets Art & Tsukiji Market Food Tour
Awaken your senses on this 4-hour morning tour: explore vibrant Tsukiji Outer Market and sample fresh seafood with your English-speaking guide, then immerse in the digital art of teamLab Planets.
New place to stayTeamLab Borderless & Imperial Palace History Tour
Explore Tokyo contrasts: spend a guaranteed 1.5 hours at teamLab Borderless digital art, then take a historic guided walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens with an English-speaking guide.
New place to stayArt, conversation, and onigiri: an experience interacting with Japanese artists in Kichijoji
At the gallery in Kichijoji, we will discuss art and culture with Japanese artists in English and Japanese. After admiring the exhibited works, asking the artists questions about their creative process, and freely interacting with them, we will enjoy a conversation around the host's handmade rice balls. You can experience a special cultural exchange by joining Tokyo's local art community, which you cannot experience through sightseeing.
New place to stayAbout a year per piece. Experience the legendary Ako Satin Studio and enjoy tea time in the historic castle town
30 minutes from Himeji, home to the World Heritage Site Himeji Castle. A journey to discover the traditional craft of "Gen no Ako Nishiki-dori," where each tatami mat takes a year to create. Observe the craftsmanship of the artisans in a beautiful studio that blends Japanese and Western styles, and feel their passion. A quiet moment overlooking the four-season garden, enjoying green tea and fresh sweets. With pick-up and drop-off included, we will guide you to a world woven with beauty. A luxurious space where antique English furniture harmoniously blends with Japanese tatami mats and plaster walls. You can also admire and purchase historical pieces, and the time spent talking with the craftsmen will surely be a special memory of your trip.
New place to stayOsaka's Hidden Art Scene — Galleries & Local Lunch
Skip the museums. Osaka's independent art scene: hidden galleries, real artists, honest conversations. Then lunch at a local spot, no tourist traps. $75 off over $120 with code JP75SERVICES.
New place to stayA Curated Art Gallery Hopping Experience in Tokyo
In just two immersive hours, we’ll explore a carefully selected route connecting independent experimental galleries, internationally renowned spaces, and iconic art institutions — all on foot.
