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Japan is a country of great contrast with architecture that is an eclectic mix of ancient and modern, east and west. Tokyo is a dynamic metropolis where you will find some of the world’s most unique and fascinating architecture. Kyoto is a city steeped in tradition with an abundance of ancient temples, shrines and gardens scattered throughout a bustling modern city. This tour will provide an excellent snapshot of the remarkable architecture of amazing Tokyo and historic Kyoto.

This is not just the typical sight seeing tour, but a definitive display of Japanese architectural expression that also affords the opportunity to meet with local Japanese architects and to visit some of the few remaining Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Japan such as The Imperial Hotel at Meiji-Mura and Yamamura House in Hyogo.

A truly unique architectural experience, the tour will visit some of Tokyo’s newest contemporary masterpieces, famous classic buildings, art and architecture exhibitions, famous temples and gardens of Kyoto and other interesting tourist spots.

Architectural highlights include buildings such as Prada Boutique (Herzog and de Meuron), National Art Center Tokyo (Kurokawa),  Mikimoto 2 (Toyo Ito), Omotesando Hills (Ando), 21-21 Design Site (Ando), Nezu Museum (Kengo Kuma), National Museum of Western Art (Le Corbusier), Olympic Gymnasium (Kenzo Tange) & Nakagin Capsule Building (Kurokawa)

This 10 day Japan Architecture Tour is conducted and guided by Architect, former Tokyo resident and Japan expert, Robert Day. For more information contact robert@rdayarch.com.au