Unveiling Tokyo
Educational Trips for Architecture and Urban Innovation
Duration
5 Nights 6 Days Days
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Age Group
19+
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Overview
Unveiling Tokyo: Educational Trips for Architecture and Urban Innovation.
Embark on a transformative journey to Tokyo, where traditional craftsmanship meets futuristic architectural innovation. This immersive educational trip offers a rare opportunity to learn from industry-leading experts, explore groundbreaking architectural marvels, and experience the harmonious blend of culture, technology, and design that defines Tokyo’s skyline.
Why Tokyo?
Tokyo is a living testament to architectural diversity and resilience. From avant-garde skyscrapers to minimalist Zen-inspired spaces, the city serves as an endless source of inspiration for architects and urban innovators.
Who Should Join?
This trip is ideal for architects, urban designers, design students, and professionals eager to explore the intersections of tradition, technology, and architectural excellence.
Experience Tokyo as more than a city—discover it as a dynamic canvas of architectural innovation and cultural richness. Let this journey reshape your perspective and elevate your craft!
Tour Highlights
Masterclasses by Renowned Architects: Gain insights into the philosophies and techniques of leading Japanese architects like Kengo Kuma, Sou Fujimoto, and Toyo Ito.
Exploration of Iconic Landmarks: Visit architectural masterpieces, including the Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, and the National Art Center.
Traditional Meets Modern: Discover Tokyo’s seamless integration of historic structures like Meiji Shrine and Edo-period temples with ultramodern designs.
Smart and Sustainable Cities: Learn about Tokyo’s cutting-edge urban strategies, from eco-conscious architecture to adaptive reuse of spaces.
Design Workshops: Participate in interactive sessions focusing on themes like minimalism, parametric design, and urban renewal.
Cultural Context: Through guided tours and expert lectures, understand how Japanese aesthetics and cultural principles influence modern architecture.
Itinerary
Travel
Transfer to Hotel & Check In
Arrival & Orientation – Welcome and introduction to Japan’s architectural evolution, focusing on how technology has shaped urban development
Dinner on own & Overnight Travel
The development of megastructures and high-rise urban planning in Tokyo.
After breakfast Visit Tokyo University of the Arts/ Architecture School of Waseda University ( As per availability )
Visit Daiwa Ubiquitous Computing Research Building – Blend of modern and traditional elements by Kengo Kuma,Minimalism with a focus on transparency, adaptability, and traditional materials.
“Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center -Explore cultural exhibits showcasing Asakusa’s history and attractions.
Tokyo Skytree (Entrance to Tembo Deck) – A marvel of high-tech engineering, this visit will focus on structural design, seismic resistance technology, and environmental considerations in skyscraper construction.
Time for self Exploration
Tokyo’s Urban Regeneration and the Evolution of Contemporary Architecture
After breakfast Visit St. Mary’s Cathedral
Architect: Kenzo Tange
A modernist church with a unique cruciform layout and dramatic sloping rooflines, St. Mary’s is renowned for its innovative use of concrete and light, representing modern religious architecture in Japan.
Tokyo International Forum Designed by Rafael Viñoly, Features a stunning glass-and-steel atrium, creating a sense of openness and light.
Toranomon Hills Station Tower
Azabudai Hills -designed to blend nature and city life harmoniously. It features a mix of sleek, high-rise buildings with flowing, organic forms surrounded by lush greenery, emphasizing sustainability and a human-centric urban environment.
Time for self Exploration
Traditional vs. Modern Architecture in Tokyo
After breakfast visit Tokyo International Exhibition Center -Designed by Kenzo Tange, Features a distinctive inverted pyramid shape that stands out on Tokyo Bay.Incorporates eco-friendly features, such as energy-efficient systems and natural ventilation
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Roppongi Hills & Mori Art Museum
Time for Self exploration (B)
Tokyo’s Iconic Architecture
Prada Aoyama & Omotesando – designed by Tadao Ando, features a sleek glass façade, spiraling atrium, and terraced design that blends seamlessly with Omotesando Avenue.
Omotesando Keyaki Building by Tadao Ando features a minimalist concrete façade with large glass windows, blending urban modernism with natural elements. Its sleek design harmonizes with the keyaki tree-lined boulevard, creating a balance between architecture and nature.
Miyashita Park – redesigned as a vertical urban park blending green spaces with retail and leisure facilities atop a three-story complex. Its innovative design features a rooftop green space that reduces heat and offers recreational activities like skateboarding and bouldering, making it a perfect mix of modern architecture and community.
Time for self exploration
Modern Design Traditional Values
After breakfast, proceed to visit Nazu Museum
Visit National Art Center Tokyo ( As per Permissions ) : The National Art Center Tokyo, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, one of the world’s largest exhibition space, though it intriguingly does not have a permanent collection, focusing instead on rotating exhibits.
Yoyogi National Gymnasium – designed by Kenzo Tange for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, is renowned for its sweeping, suspended roof design inspired by traditional Japanese architecture.
Self Exploration
Free Day
Free day for Self Exploration
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Inclusion/Exclusion
- 7N accommodations on TPL sharing basis
- Breakfast on all days
- AC coach for sightseeing and Transfers
- Admissions to Skytree Tembo Deck and Nezu Museum are included
- English speaking guide
- Tour Manager services
- Travel Insurance
- Airfare, Visa, Insurance (Quoted Seperately)
- Applicable Taxes
- Gratuity for guide and/or separate driver Additional meals and drinks
- No early/ late check in/out
- Lunch, Dinner or any other meals
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Any other service that is not mentioned in the program
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Some Kind Words
This was one hell of an edutainment trip…jam packed with education as well as entertainment! The guide and the mentors were so supportive, friendly and understanding throughout. We got to learn a lot about Balinese architecture and the hands on bamboo workshop was the best part. We were also given the freedom to explore the place on our own and overall happy miles did an amazing job. Special thanks to Mark sir and Pulkit sir :)
Madhubala M
Student
amazingly organised - the stay the activities and the teacher attention and handling. totally enjoyed the surfing, graffiti, dance, cycling in the paddy field, vegetable planting, furniture making, Balinese dance everyday we did 2-3 new activities and learnt lots of life skills we didn’t know we needed Mark and Sawant Sir were fun Bali guides as we experienced Bali across its villages, beaches art and spirituality.
Jahaan Arora
Student
Had an amazing time in Bali. I learnt so much and experienced so many new things. Thanks to happy miles I got to leave Bali with good memories.😁
Deepshikha Monnappa
Student
Had a very great time in Bali…. Visited a lot of places and learnt so much about the traditions and life in Bali….. Thank you to happy miles☺️
Vaishnavi Vandale
Student
Our Promise to You
Your well-being and that of your group are our top priorities. We ask all participants to care for their fellow travelers by staying mindful of their health. If you experience symptoms of illness prior to travel, we encourage you to rest and recover at home.
We leverage our extensive safety resources to ensure a secure and enriching experience:
Doctors on Call – Access to professional medical advice anytime, anywhere.
24/7 On-Call Assistance: A dedicated team available round-the-clock for any travel-related emergencies.
Responsive Safety Protocols: Tailored measures that adapt to each group’s unique needs and the destination’s environment.
Additional Benefits Included in Your Insurance
Coverage for lost or delayed baggage.
Support in case of trip cancellations or interruptions.
Evacuation services in case of extreme emergencies.
Personal liability protection during the trip.
Assistance for stolen passports or travel documents.
By blending thoughtful preparation, age-appropriate supervision, and flexible policies, we ensure you can focus on enjoying the journey while we take care of the rest. Our commitment is to create a safe, enriching, and unforgettable experience for every traveler.
Hygiene
We will provide you with disposable masks to help you meet requirements for face coverings at sites we will visit or activities we do. We will take breaks for frequent hand washing and provide hand sanitizer too.
Safety briefing
Our staff will brief you when you first arrive (or sometimes even before!) on new safety protocols, created in consultation with team of medical experts.
At the Hotel
Our hotel partners are deep cleaning and modifying everything from check-in to the way you use the elevator. We are also offering affordable rooming upgrades for participants who request different room occupancy
Adjusted itineraries
We are in-the-known with all the museums, performance venues, sports arenas, companies, and other sites we visit. We will adjust your schedule to maximize your experiences each day to account for new rules for capacity management, social distancing, masks, and more.
On the motor coach
Our bus partners have new cleaning protocols and are establishing new guidelines, like loading and unloading procedures, to help keep drivers and participants safe.
Meals
When we are selecting restaurants, we will use our local knowledge and strong relationships to choose spots following strict local guidelines and hygiene practices. We will work with restaurants to modify meal plans too, such as providing boxed Meals whenever needed.
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Incase the tour participants want to deviate from the itinerary and go for another experience at their own cost, this must not disturb the ongoing group in terms of moving from one city to another etc.
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Cancellations & Refunds
If cancelled for personal reasons : Reservations cancelled 30-21 days prior to scheduled departure will incur a charge equal to 50% of the invoice, plus any additional fees charged by the supplier. Reservations cancelled within 20 days prior to scheduled departure are 100% non-refundable. No refunds will be made on unused portions of any itinerary omitted by the passenger while travelling. Refunds, credits for trip adjustments and weather reimbursements will be returned by cheque.
