Tokyo Street Art and Graffiti Walking Tour
Description
Join our walking tours and explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Shibuya and Harajuku—Tokyo's hotspots for graffiti, mural art, and underground galleries. ✨ What to Expect: ♀️ Easy walking route—no need for public transport. Visit hidden graffiti art spots, colorful murals, and exclusive art galleries (varies with ongoing shows). Dive into the eye-popping art of Shibuya and Harajuku with a local specialist. Admire murals in secluded alleyways and abandoned buildings. View current art exhibits in Tokyo’s trendiest galleries. Capture your favorite street art and pose for selfies.
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Itinerary
We will also visit some free art galleries
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
The tour was super interesting. Elena knows the subject very well; she is passionate about it, and it shows. I highly recommend the tour!
We have been to Tokyo several times so we were excited to come across this unique tour. My husband collects graffiti in our travels so he was excited to see and learn about graffiti culture in Japan. Elena was very knowledgeable about all the graffiti large and small and it was interesting to see the collaboration amongst graffiti artists. Elena pointed out each artists contribution to larger art- clearly she knows the community well! There is a variety of graffiti and Japan considers all graffiti illegal unless for a project. We stopped by a gallery to see a new collection and we happened to meet the artist and bought one of his pieces! We like to buy art from local artists when we travel and this was a unique piece to add to our home. We really enjoyed this unique tour and highly recommend for a different perspective of graffiti in Tokyo!
I spent about 90 mins walking, with my excellent guide Elena (who has studied the local underground street art and "over ground" art scene for many years) around the backstreets of Shibuya and Harajuku. She did not only point out the more or less legal art, she also explained as far as possible how to decode it, and provided additional context. A good side effect of the tour is that you get to know the shops, cafes and galleries that you otherwise might not have found outside the main streets in the area. The meeting spot was natural for this tour, but for me challenging to find, hence the lower rate.
One of the best experiences I had in Tokyo! Elena is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about graffiti and street art. She took us to places we would never have discovered on our own and explained the history, artists, and culture behind each piece in a fascinating way. The tour is the perfect mix of art, local culture, and hidden neighborhoods. It completely changed the way I see Tokyo. Whether you're into street art or just looking for a unique experience beyond the usual tourist attractions, I highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Elena, for such an inspiring and unforgettable experience!
