Architect, Travel Agent and Japan Expert, Robert Day, has been conducting personalised Japan Tours focusing on Architecture, Art, Design and Culture since 2008. Robert has lived and worked in Japan as an architect therefore his knowledge of Japan is extensive and he has great insight into the Japanese architecture, culture and lifestyle. This enables Robert to deliver a truly unique architectural
and travel experience. 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. This tour will provide an excellent snapshot of the remarkable architecture of amazing Tokyo and historic Kyoto. Robert’s tours are 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. A truly unique architectural experience, the tours 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. Apart from the opportunity to visit the last three remaining Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Japan, The Imperial Hotel, the Yamamura House and the Jiyu Gakuen School, other architectural highlights of the tours include Prada Boutique (Herzog and de Meuron), National Art Center Tokyo (Kisho Kurokawa), Mikimoto 2 (Toyo Ito), Omotesando Hills (Tadao Ando), 21-21 Design Site (Tadao Ando), Nezu Museum (Kengo Kuma), National Museum of Western Art (Le Corbusier), Olympic Gymnasium (Kenzo Tange) & Nakagin Capsule Building (Kisho Kurokawa). Robert Day's unique Japan Tours are conducted in spring and autumn on a regular basis and at other times throughout the year by special arrangement. Contact Robert Day for more information about these unique Japan Architecture Tours.
