Overview
The Audio Guide is a convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood. This app features a pre-planned walking route that leads you through the main attractions of Asakusa, complete with engaging audio commentary about the city's history. You don't need a network connection to use the audio guide. During the self-guided tour, you will learn: When Sensoji Temple was built and which of its structures are the oldest; How to make an offering and where you can ring the temple bell; How the Japanese preserve wooden temples and make skyscrapers earthquake-resistant; What to try in Asakusa and what souvenirs to buy; Why there is no shame in using the services of geishas. The itinerary covers 32 points and concludes at the Sumida Riverside. After the tour, feel free to explore the park, take a river cruise or take in the view restaurant at Asahi Beer Tower (not included).
- Audio Guide App for iPhone and Android
- 1 year access to the tour in your preferred language.
- Offline map with route for easy GPS navigation
- Illustrations to identify the landmark
- 32 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
