Post Conference Tour
Overview
After CAADRIA 2025, immerse yourself in the diverse charm of Tokyo through a series of Post-Conference Tours—short excursions for small groups.
Each tour spotlights a unique aspect of the city, from visits to architectural offices to walks through fascinating local neighborhoods. All tours take place within Tokyo’s 23 wards.
We hope you’ll join us in exploring the many layers of Tokyo!
You can sign up for the tours via the Peatix page linked below.
Each tour has a limited number of spots and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
To ensure that as many participants as possible can join, each person may sign up for one tour only.
Please apply from here: https://peatix.com/event/4247125/ (application closed)
To ensure that as many participants as possible can join, each person may sign up for ONE TOUR ONLY.
If you purchase multiple tickets, all of your purchase may get invalid.
We start accepting tour applications from March 25th noon.
Please note that some tours may be filled out quickly, and we would not be able to add any rooms.
The deadline for the application is March 28th noon (JST).
Number: PC01a
Title: HASEKO Digital Technology Lab Tour1
Time: March 29th 11:00 - 12:00
Guide: Tatsuya Nakano, Toshiki Hirano, Rei Kusunose, Misato Suzuki
Capacity: 20
Number: PC01b
Title: HASEKO Digital Technology Lab Tour2
Time: March 29th 13:00 - 14:00
Guide: Tatsuya Nakano, Toshiki Hirano, Rei Kusunose, Misato Suzuki
Capacity: 20
Participants will have the opportunity to visit a newly established center by Haseko Corporation, one of Japan’s leading general contractors, set to open this spring. This tour will offer insights into Haseko’s vision for the future of condominium sales driven by digital technologies, along with an introduction to the initiatives of their in-house Digital Technology Lab.
Number: PC02a
Title: Kengo Kuma & Associates Office Tour2
Time: March 29th 11:00 - 12:00
Guide: Ryo Saito
Capacity: 10
Number: PC02b
Title: Kengo Kuma & Associates Office Tour2
Time: March 29th 13:00 - 14:00
Guide: Aris Kafantaris
Capacity: 10
Participants will have the opportunity to visit Kengo Kuma & Associates, one of Japan’s most internationally renowned architecture offices. This tour will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the firm’s design philosophy, ongoing projects, and how the office integrates digital tools and traditional craftsmanship in its architectural practice.
Number: PC03
Title: Asakusa / Ryogoku Downtown Edo-Tokyo Tour with Cherry Blossom
Time: March 29th 13:30 - 16:30
Guide: Yasushi Ikeda, Akiko Kokubun
Capacity: 10
Participants will take a springtime walking tour through the downtown districts of Edo-Tokyo, from Ryogoku to Asakusa, timed to coincide with the cherry blossom season. Highlights include a visit to the Sumida Hokusai Museum, designed by Kazuyo Sejima, which celebrates the life and work of the iconic ukiyo-e artist; and the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, a dynamic landmark designed by Kengo Kuma. The tour concludes with a scenic boat ride along the Sumida River, offering a unique view of Tokyo’s urban landscape framed by blooming sakura trees.
Number: PC04
Title: Kagurazaka Local's Share House Tour
Time: March 29th 13:00 - 15:00
Guide: Tan Soon Chern
Capacity: 10
Participants will explore the Kagurazaka area, a historic yet ever-evolving neighborhood in central Tokyo. This walking tour offers insights into Japan’s high-density urban fabric and the emerging cultures it fosters—such as shared housing and co-living communities—within its narrow alleys and layered architectural context.
Number: PC05a
Title: Omotesando Comtemporary Fashion Building Tour1
Time: March 29th 11:00 - 13:00
Guide: Boqiang Liu
Capacity: 10
Number: PC05b
Title: Omotesando Comtemporary Fashion Building Tour1
Time: March 29th 14:00 - 16:00
Guide: Fu Shiyi
Capacity: 10
Participants will take a guided walk through the Omotesando area, known for its concentration of contemporary architectural masterpieces built since the 2000s. This tour highlights how cutting-edge architecture intersects with Tokyo’s vibrant fashion culture in one of the city's most stylish and architecturally significant neighborhoods.
Number: PC06a
Title: Ginza Flagship Store Tour1
Time: March 29th 11:00 - 13:00
Guide: Liguo Wang
Capacity: 10
Number: PC06b
Title: Ginza Flagship Store Tour2
Time: March 29th 13:00 - 15:00
Guide: Xuan yu Lu
Capacity: 10
Participants will explore the Ginza district, one of Tokyo’s most iconic commercial areas, where luxury retail architecture meets traditional urban patterns. This tour offers a glimpse into how contemporary design is integrated into a historic neighborhood, showcasing flagship stores by renowned architects alongside narrow backstreets that reveal a different layer of the city’s identity.
Number: PC07a
Title: Yanaka/Sendagi/Nezu Historical Downtown Tour1
Time: March 29th 11:00 - 13:00
Guide: Akari Horioka
Capacity: 10
Number: PC07b
Title: Yanaka/Sendagi/Nezu Historical Downtown Tour1
Time: March 29th 13:00 - 15:00
Guide: Oezdemir Zeynep
Capacity: 10
Number: PC07c
Title: Yanaka/Sendagi/Nezu Historical Downtown Tour1
Time: March 29th 12:00 - 14:00
Guide: Kaon Ko
Capacity: 10
Participants will stroll through the areas such as Yanaka, Sendagi, Nezu, and Ueno neighborhoods—areas that retain the atmosphere of Tokyo’s prewar streetscape. This tour offers a rare glimpse into the slower-paced, everyday life of the city, highlighting traditional wooden houses, small local shops, temples, and cemeteries, while also touching on how this historical fabric coexists with contemporary urban developments.
Number: PC08
Title: Daikanyama Fumihiko Maki Tour
Time: March 29th 13:00 - 15:00
Guide: Tetsuki Nakakura
Capacity: 10
Participants will visit the Daikanyama area, home to Hillside Terrace, a landmark mixed-use complex designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Fumihiko Maki. Built in phases from the late 1960s to the 1990s, Hillside Terrace exemplifies Maki’s concept of “group form” and remains a pioneering example of urban integration, blending architecture, landscape, and community life in a low-rise, human-scale development.
Number: PC09a
Title: Akihabara Subculture Tour1
Time: March 29th 11:00 - 13:00
Guide: Michihiro Abe
Capacity: 10
Number: PC09b
Title: Akihabara Subculture Tour2
Time: March 29th 13:00 - 15:00
Guide: Tomohisa Fujima
Capacity: 10
Participants will explore the Akihabara district, a vibrant hub of electronics, gaming, and otaku culture. This tour delves into how the area has transformed from a postwar electronics market into a global center for digital subcultures, while also examining its dense urban fabric, layered signage, and the unique spatial typologies shaped by consumer culture and technological change.
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