Is the Tradition & Modernity 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 Tradition & Modernity tour take?

About 1 h 20 for 2 stops, including time at each stop.

Where does the Tradition & Modernity tour start and finish?

It starts at Senso-ji Temple and finishes at Tokyo Skytree.

Which languages is the narration in?

English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.

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Tradition & Modernity: free self-guided audio tour of Tokyo

Tradition & Modernity 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	Easy
Distance	about 1.4 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot)
Start	Senso-ji Temple
Finish	Tokyo Skytree
Price	Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket)
Languages	English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

From Tokyo's oldest temple to its tallest tower.

The stops, in order

Senso-ji TempleWelcome to Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district. Founded in the 7th century, long before Tokyo became the capital of Japan, this temple is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Passing through the majestic Thunder Gate (Kaminarimon) with its massive red lantern, you'll walk down Nakamise-dori, a centuries-old shopping street brimming with traditional souvenirs and local sweets.
Tokyo Skytree↳ 1.4 km from the previous stop (straight line)Look up at the Tokyo Skytree, soaring to 634 meters. Opened in 2012, it is the tallest tower in Japan and one of the tallest structures in the world. With a neo-futuristic design, its lattice framework draws inspiration from the curvature of traditional Japanese swords and the architectural principles of five-story pagodas to withstand earthquakes.

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 Tradition & Modernity.
Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Senso-ji Temple and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Tradition & Modernity 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 Tradition & Modernity tour take?: About 1 h 20 for 2 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the Tradition & Modernity tour start and finish?: It starts at Senso-ji Temple and finishes at Tokyo Skytree.
Which languages is the narration in?: English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.