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The 8 most popular audio tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Tokyo open-top bus tour with GPS audio in multiple languages, showing Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Ginza, and more for about 70 minutes.
“remove the annoying music from the audio guide. silence would be better in between announcements”
See Tokyo from an open-top double-decker bus with GPS audio in 8 languages, passing Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Tsukiji and Ginza.
“We enjoyed the one hour tour it’s very comportable”
Self-guided Tokyo audio tour for $9 with 22 stops from Meiji Jingu to Odaiba, start/stop anytime with offline audio links.
“The commentary did not always go along with our location. When it did, the information provided was not very helpful. My husband and I have done other self guided tours that were fun, informative and they followed our location and gave information based on where we were located. I would NOT recommend this self guided…”
Walk Fushimi Inari’s torii tunnels with an offline VoiceMap audio tour. Learn rituals, fox lore, and key stops for $5.99.
“Very comprehensive app with good audio guides. You can move in your own schedule and see some hidden gems.”
Watch pro sumo keiko at Nakamura-beya in Ryogoku with a 10-language audio guide, photo, air-con comfort, and easy walks to sights.
“Authentic Suno experience even if you know a lot about sumo. Up close and personal. Makes you appreciate the sport and enhances your appreciation for the wrestlers.”
Osaka Castle and Shitennoji Temple walking tour with a multilingual audio guide, a local host in simple English, and standout photo spots.
“I lucked out on this tour and happened to be the only guest that day. The guide AJ Kajiiwara did a thorough job and shared a detailed history of the temples and Osaka castle. I highly recommend this tour and ask for this guide- AJ Kajiwara!”
Ride an open-top sightseeing bus through Tokyo’s big hits, guided by GPS audio in multiple languages. Great value for first-time orientation.
“Its a 70min tour around the Tokyo Area. Its recommended for travellers if you want to try and see the beauty of Tokyo. The meeting place was also very comfortable and they offer drinks while you wait. The lady who guided us gave us very Read more”
A self-guided English audio walk through Nagasaki, from Glover Garden and Dejima to Sofukuji Temple and Peace Park, set at your pace.
“This is a good idea, but the execution is difficult and clunky. I needed to download the App, which is fine but the suggested links would not open in the app. We spent hours trying to work it out. It ended up in Files on my phone. I did thRead more”
