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Pop Culture & Neon: free self-guided audio tour of Tokyo
Pop Culture & Neon is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Tokyo, Japan: 2 stops in about 1 h 20. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 1 h 20, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Distance | about 7.8 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Shibuya Crossing |
| Finish | Akihabara |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
The frantic energy of modern Tokyo.
The stops, in order
- Shibuya CrossingHere you are at the infamous Shibuya Crossing, often described as the busiest intersection in the world. With every pedestrian green light, up to 3,000 people cross the street simultaneously in all directions, creating a fascinating organized chaos beneath a deluge of neon advertisements and giant screens. This hypnotic urban ballet is the ultimate symbol of Tokyo's hyperactivity.
- AkihabaraWelcome to Akihabara, the global mecca for otaku culture (anime, manga, and video game enthusiasts) and an electronics paradise. Once known for its post-war radio parts black markets, the district has evolved into a brightly lit maze of multi-story gaming arcades, quirky maid cafes, and massive figurine shops. On weekends, the main street becomes pedestrian-only, turning the area into a colorful haven where cosplayers and collectors from around the world…
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose Tokyo, then Pop Culture & Neon.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Shibuya Crossing and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the Pop Culture & Neon tour in Tokyo free?
- Yes. It is one of 2 free self-guided audio tours of Tokyo in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Pop Culture & Neon tour take?
- About 1 h 20 for 2 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Pop Culture & Neon tour start and finish?
- It starts at Shibuya Crossing and finishes at Akihabara.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.