Japan Explorer

Japan Explorer is your personal guide to Japan's greatest cities and most iconic destinations. Three animated guides — Kaito, Ren, and Daichi — walk you through Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka with rich audio narration, curated walking routes, and insider tips that bring every temple, street, and neighborhood to life. EXPLORE THREE CITIES Tokyo — Navigate the electric energy of Shibuya, the ancient calm of Senso-ji, the hidden alleys of Shinjuku, and everything in between. 25 points of interest with full audio guides. Kyoto — Walk the thousand-year-old paths of Japan's cultural heart. From the Golden Pavilion to the bamboo groves of Arashiyama, from Fushimi Inari's endless gates to the geisha streets of Gion. Osaka — Eat your way through Japan's kitchen. Dotonbori's neon-lit food stalls, Osaka Castle's cherry blossoms, Shinsekai's retro charm, and the best street food on the planet. ICONIC JAPAN — BEYOND THE CITIES Discover 12 legendary destinations with a fourth guide, Akari. Mount Fuji at sunrise. Nara's sacred deer. Kamakura's Great Buddha. Hiroshima's Peace Memorial. Miyajima's floating torii gate. Hakone's volcanic hot springs. And more — each with audio chapters telling the stories behind the places. FEATURES - 75 points of interest across Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka - Audio guides narrated by unique character voices - 21 curated walking routes with real-time map tracking - Street food guides with the best local dishes - Best Photo Spots — the most instagramable locations with photography tips - Japan's history from the Jomon period to modern day - Shinto Kami mythology and sacred temple guides - 15 iconic historical figures brought to life - 12 Iconic Japan destinations beyond the three cities - Short-form video guides for food and locations - Trip planner to organize your days - Works offline — all content downloads with the app AUDIO GUIDES THAT FEEL LIKE A FRIEND Every point of interest has a teaser and a deep-dive audio guide. Listen as you walk. The guides tell you where to look, what to notice, and the stories that make each place meaningful — not just facts, but the human stories behind the history. CURATED WALKS Each city has 7 themed walking routes: Classic landmarks, spiritual temples, cultural highlights, street food tours, nature escapes, nightlife adventures, and a full-day marathon. Every walk includes a route map, difficulty rating, estimated time, and the points of interest along the way. DESIGNED FOR TRAVELERS Japan Explorer was built for people actually visiting Japan. The map shows nearby POIs. The audio plays in the background while you walk. The walking routes track your progress. Everything works without an internet connection once downloaded. Free to download with sample content. Unlock the full experience with a single purchase — no subscriptions, no ads, yours forever.