Japanese Architecture Tour

Japan Architecture Tour

These architectural walks are available currently.

The information below relates to the UIA event but please contact us for information on architecture walks in Tokoy or other Japanese cities - isabelle(at)e-architect.co.uk.

The UIA 2011 TOKYO Japan Architecture Tour will coincide with and then immediately follow the 24th World Congress of Architecture to be held in Tokyo from 25th September to 1 October. The Tour will conclude in Kyoto on Saturday 8 October, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto and the three remaining Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Japan. Guest speakers at the UIA Congress include Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma, SANAA and Fumihiko Maki.

Aoyama Technical College Building by makoto architect ; Christian Dior Omotesando Building by SANAA ; Horyuji Building by Yoshi Taniguchi ; National Art Center Tokyo by Kisho Kurokawa architect & associates + Nihon Sekkei, Inc:


As well as attending the UIA2011TOKYO 24th World Congress of Architecture, this tour will provide an excellent snapshot of the remarkable architecture of amazing Tokyo and historic Kyoto. Choose between the full 14 day UIA tour or the 9 day post-UIA tour.

Mikimoto Building Tokyo by Toyo Ito X 2 ; Prada Tokyo Store by Herzog & de Meuron ; TOD'S Omotesando Building also by Toyo Ito:


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 worlds 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.

Building in Tokyo ; Prada Tokyo Store by Herzog & de Meuron


The tour is conducted and guided by Architect, Travel Agent & Japan expert, Robert Day.

Japan Architecture Tour

For information or to register your expression of interest, visit Japan Architecture Tours

Tokyo International Forum by Rafael Vinoly:


All Tokyo Architecture photos © Robert Day