Ukiyo e Gallery Tour by Private Vehicle

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Overview

Explore Tokyo’s hidden art scene with a private English-speaking planner (driver-guide) This tour is perfect for those who truly love ukiyo-e and are looking for rare works. We will take you to recommended second-hand bookstores and galleries that you would not be able to reach on your own.

To ensure a smooth experience, your fluent English-speaking driver/guide will accompany you inside the shops. They will act as your personal interpreter, assisting with communication between you and the shop staff, helping you ask about print details, or navigating through rare collections. We can help you purchase works not only from the Edo period, but also from the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and modern periods. If you let us know the name of your favorite artist in advance, we can also help you find the work you are looking for in advance.

・Communication Support: Enjoy hassle-free shopping with our planner’s interpretation assistance at every location.
・Curated Route: Visit hand-picked galleries and bookstores specializing in authentic woodblock prints.
・Door-to-Door Luxury: Relax in a premium vehicle with flexible pickup and drop-off at your hotel.

Tour Details

• Duration: 5 hours(approx.)
• Start Time: Anytime *We can customize the ideal itinerary for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-Off: We will pick you up at your hotel, airport, or home
• Language: English, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Nepalese

Sample Itinerary

Departure: 9:00 pm
Tour ends: 2:00 pm

1. Pick-up at your hotel or anywhere within Tokyo's 23 wards.
2. Kanda Jimbocho Bookstore Area
3. Drop-off at your hotel within Tokyo's 23 wards.

Kanda Jimbocho Bookstore Area

Jimbocho has several bookstores and galleries that specialize in ukiyo-e, where you can purchase and appreciate them. While they are not large-scale exhibition facilities like art museums, the appeal is that you can see genuine ukiyo-e up close and actually pick them up and choose them. In these stores, you can not only purchase works, but also talk to staff with specialized knowledge about ukiyo-e and learn about the background of the works. Our guides have connections with these bookstores and galleries, and will act as interpreters for the expert explanations.

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Chauffeur / English Speaker Guide

Our chauffeurs go through a rigorous selection process, and extensively trained on driving skills, Tokyo geography and history. They are energetic and passionate about their jobs, friendly and eager to please our customers. They are ready to go above and beyond to make your trip memorable and worthwhile, and often have a special (and pleasant) surprise for you and your guest. When you think about it, they are much more than a driver/tour guide. They are your personal concierge. Please join one of our tours, and we guarantee to deliver the best experience.

What's Included

• Tour guide in English
• Bottled water & Snacks
• Take photos at the best spot
• Shopping accompanying
• Suggestion and reservation for your lunch spot
• Anniversary Gift*

Please request * items when you reserve this tour.

What's not Included

• Meals
• Entrance fee

Terms and Conditions

• Pick-up and drop-off locations are in Tokyo’s 23 wards, Mitaka City or Musashino City.
• This tour will have a maximum of 9 passengers.
• Advance reservations can be made a minimum of 24 hours before departure.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Your chauffeur may not be able to accompany you and your party to certain locations when a parking for a vehicle is not readily available on site. In such situation, your chauffeur may choose to provide you with relevant information about sites inside a vehicle, and answer any questions you may have prior to your excursion on your own.
• The quoted price on the Tours don’t include entrance fees and meals.
• The Tours are subject to extra charge (usually 20% of the base price) in case of early morning and late night departure and/or arrival.
• Some tours may not be available on requested dates due to holiday schedule or a scheduled closure of business.
• Please inquire details when making a reservation.
• We reserve the right to assign a type of vehicle (Sedan, Minivan or Van) most suitable for your trip, based on the size of your party.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Infants must sit on laps
• Most travelers can participate.
• Our tour images are for illustrative purposes only.

Cancellation Policy

The following fees will apply to the cancellation.

• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event