Tokyo, the bustling capital of Japan, is a city full of history, culture, and modernity. With so much to see and explore, it can be overwhelming to plan a visit to the city. That's why self-guided audio tours in Tokyo are a great option for visitors looking to discover the city at their own pace.
Self-guided audio tours in Tokyo offer visitors a convenient and flexible way to explore the city. With an audio guide in hand, you can set your own schedule and itinerary, and make the most of your time in Tokyo.
Check out two different self-guided audio tours in Tokyo below!
Everlasting Edo: A Guide to Nihonbashi’s History
During the Edo Period (1603 to 1868) Nihonbashi was at the center of all trade and commerce. It was home to the most powerful people in all of Japan.
This sightseeing tour of Tokyo will transport you back to a time when Samurais and Shoguns walked these streets.
Follow their footsteps and discover the best of Tokyo’s living history. This district is packed with age-old snack shops and traditional Japanese crafts. Yes they are still standing, hundreds of year later! Nihonbashi is Tokyo’s best kept secret, a treasure trove of a district overflowing with cultural and historical gems.
Highlights include:
Nihonbashi Bridge where the zero-mile-marker is located.
The Bank of Japan.
Mitsukoshi, Japans oldest department store.
Our top picks of Japans must-try local snacks.
Authentic souvenir shopping at a 400 years old fan shop and Washi Paper shop.
….and much more!
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Use this self-guided audio tour in Tokyo to guide yourself through the streets of Nihonbashi!
Secrets of Sensoji Temple: A Tour of Asakusa’s History, Art and Culture
In the year 628 AD, two fishermen hauled a statue of the Buddhist goddess Kannon out of the Sumida River in the Asakusa district of Taitō. The statue was enshrined in 645 AD, marking the opening of Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo.
This sightseeing tour of Tokyo will take you on a journey of discovery through the small streets and laneways surrounding Sensoji Temple. Packed full of history, art, handicrafts, and traditional snack shops there is much more to this popular tourist district than you might have first imagined.
We’ll guide you down Japan’s oldest shopping street, Nakamise, and show you Kimuraya, the sweet shop that has been open since 1867 that sells Ningyo-yaki (a sweet baked into the shape of a doll). You’ll hear about post-WW2 architectural resurrections and visit the Hozomon Gate. There, we’ll show you the Owaraji, the giant shoes worn by the Buddha’s guardian spirits. You’ll also learn why five-story pagodas are surprisingly earthquake-resistant!
On this tour, you can look forward to:
• Discovering my top picks of Asakusa’s must-try traditional snacks.
• Learning the difference between geishas and prostitutes at the Asakusa KagekiJo Theater.
• Seeing Japan’s first roller coaster at Hanayashiki, an amusement park that started as a botanical garden.
• Visiting Kamiya Bar, the first ever western-style bar to open in Japan.
• Shopping for authentic souvenirs at a 300-year-old wooden comb shop.
...and much more!