# Pokke - Story to Your Journey — Japan Travel Audio Guide

> Audio walking tours for historic Japanese landmarks with local expert narration. (iPhone/iPad app by MEBUKU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokke-story-to-your-journey/id1124486160 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MEBUKU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124486159)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokke-story-to-your-journey/id1124486160/reviews.md

## What is Pokke?

◎Won for audience award at WIT JAPAN & North Asia 2016
◎Featured on one of the biggest tech-media in Japan

Pokke -［Brings Japanese Stories Alive］

Pokke is an audio walking tours app that will guide you through historic spots, such as shrines, temples, and gardens in Japan. Pokke will take you through the “must-see spots” upon traveling in Japan, making your journey an unforgettable experience. The audio tours are developed by the local professionals who know every corner's historical background.

One of the famous sightseeing spots in Japan is a temple located in Asakusa called "Sensoji". The beautiful wooden architecture covered in red-orangish color is highly photogenic and the unique atmosphere gives you the sense of the good old days in Japan.But that’s not all. It has history and many stories behind to it.

Did you know that red-orangish color often used in both temples and shrines has a reason as well? There are many theories behind to why red-orangish color was often used at temples and shrines, but one of the theories is that in ancient Japan, people believed that the color acts as blockage or obstruction to magical powers and evil spirits. Therefore, despite the different religion, the same red-orangish color was frequently used.

These stories cannot be seen with your eyes only. City walking and sightseeing is enjoyable itself, but getting to know the places you visit in a foreign country is quite a challenge without a tour guide. But what if you can carry around your own personal tour guide?

All you need is just a smartphone and an earphone. Download Pokke app for free and you can enjoy the narrated guide tour of various sightseeing spots as if you are actually being guided by a human tour guide. 

◎ How does this app work?
1. Find a spot where you would love to go!
2. Check the location where the audio guide takes place.
3. Just go to the spot with Pokke app and enjoy listening to the hidden stories of Japan.

▽Hidden Stories
Enjoy the interesting stories of historic spots in Japan referenced from the local professionals.

▽Audio Walking Tours
Each guide consists of 30 mins audio walking tours.

▽Location
Each guide includes a map with GPS tracking so users can locate themselves and where the audio guide takes place.

◎ Published Tours
(Examples)
「Akihabara」
  Akihabara is a well-known eccentric district in the world where unique otaku culture such as anime, manga, or maid cafes has developed.(Tokyo, Japan)

「Best of Kyoto」
  Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is now the seventh largest city. Start your day by visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha.(Kyoto, Japan)

「The Beauty of Zen Gardens」
  Zen gardens are one of the most popular sights in Japan. Called "Karesansui" in Japanese, literally meaning "dry mountain and water", the gardens are made with rocks and sands.(Kyoto, Japan)

「Five Great Zen Temples」
  We will introduce a model sightseeing course to visit five well-known temples in Kamakura. You will be able to visit historic temples while collecting memorial stamps called Goshuin.(Kamakura, Japan)

◎ Contact
Thank you for downloading Pokke! To allow us to better service you in using our app, please send us any comments or requests. We aim to continue releasing new versions of Pokke by collecting and reflecting your valuable feedbacks.
info@mebuku.co.jp

Hope you have a wonderful trip.

## Key features

- Audio walking tours
- Historic Japanese sites
- Local expert narration
- GPS tracking maps
- Hidden stories and history
- 30-minute audio guides

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 東京 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Audio tour guide for Meiji shrine | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kyoto | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nikko | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nara | $4.99 | one-time |
| 古代オリエント博物館 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sankeien | $3.99 | one-time |
| G-LION MUSEUM | $3.99 | one-time |
| 出島 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shibuya | $6.99 | one-time |
| フィレンツェ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Matsumoto Castle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Kyoto Fushimi Inari Tour | $5.99 | one-time |
| Kamakura guide tour | $5.99 | one-time |
| Takeshita Street | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sunshine 60 observatory | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kyoto Arashiyama Tour | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nijō Castle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Kinkaku-ji & Ryōan-ji Areas | $5.99 | one-time |
| Yasaka shrine,Chion-in,Kenninj | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokke-story-to-your-journey/id1124486160/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 起動しません。iOS26.2です。

*2026-01-03*

久々に購入した朗読データを聞こうとしたら、アプリタップしても一瞬で落ちるようになりました。アプリの互換性の問題でしょうか？

### 1/5 — 検索が出来ない

*2025-01-04*

謎解きで音声をDRするのが必須なのですが、欲しい音声がどこにあるのかわからない。検索機能が見当たらないので探すこともできない。300以上の音声があると宣伝するのは結構だが、欲しい音声にすぐ辿り着けなければ意味ない。

### 4/5 — オフラインで使えなくなった？そんな時には…

*2022-09-24*

「良アプリを手に入れた」と思っていたらオフラインで使えなくなった。との書き込みを見ました。
私も何故かそんな事が起きましたが、設定の「アプリ内課金を復元」で多数は治り、それで無理だったものはライブラリ→(左上の)編集→該当項目の削除→再DL。で復旧しました。
何故こんなレビューを書いたかというと、ちょっと使えなかったからと切り捨てるのは惜しいアプリだからです。
そんな事態が起こらなければ⭐︎5確定なんですけどね。
運営さん、これからも素晴らしいガイドよろしくお願いします♪

### 5/5 — 嬉しい楽しいサービス

*2022-07-16*

水族館のガイダンスをこうして聴けるのがとても有難いです。何倍も楽しめました。

### 4/5 — 10月15日現時点では

*2021-10-14*

iOS15に対応していないようで、タスク落ちしてしまいます。購入したコンテンツを聴きたいので、対応をお待ちしております。

### 5/5 — 飽きない…

*2021-03-08*

イケボで解説されるとこんなに飽きずに面白いのですね…しかも倍速システム…めちゃくちゃ優秀…

### 5/5 — 評価

*2020-12-04*

なかなか良いアプリ！
色々な場所で使いたい！

### 5/5 — 【家でも聴ける】

*2019-12-29*

観光地に行かなくても、家で聴けるのは
事前にも勉強にもなるし、行った気分になれて楽しいです！
もっとたくさんの観光地が増えたら嬉しいです！

また、ディープなところの音声ガイドもあるので、
聴くだけで楽しいです！！

### 1/5 — 課金してはいけない

*2019-12-21*

某博物館で使用
全くの無駄
絶対課金してはだめ

### 2/5 — 家でも聴けるのはワクワクするけど

*2019-10-19*

インストール後いちばんにタイのカオサン通りを聴きました。
鼻声？句読点のタイミングがおかしい？イントネーション？信じられないくらい聴きづらくて頭に入ってなんて来ません…

## Frequently asked questions about Pokke

### What does Pokke do?

Pokke provides audio walking tours for historic sites in Japan, such as shrines, temples, and gardens. It offers narrated guides developed by local professionals, bringing the history and stories of these locations to life for travelers.

### How does Pokke work?

To use Pokke, you find a spot you want to visit, check the location of the audio guide, and then go to the spot with the app. You can then enjoy listening to the narrated stories through your smartphone and earphones.

### Is Pokke free to use?

The Pokke app is free to download and use. While the app itself is free, it offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some tours or features may require payment.

### What kind of tours does Pokke offer?

Pokke offers audio walking tours of various sightseeing spots in Japan. Examples include tours of Akihabara in Tokyo, a 'Best of Kyoto' tour featuring Fushimi Inari Taisha, 'The Beauty of Zen Gardens', and 'Five Great Zen Temples' in Kamakura.

### What information is included in the tours?

Each audio guide consists of approximately 30 minutes of narration and includes a map with GPS tracking. This allows users to locate themselves and understand where the audio guide is taking place, providing historical background and hidden stories of the locations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.6 — 2025-09-09

Welcome to Pokke iOS! 
This update includes following changes.

■ Additional bug fix

### 3.5.5 — 2025-04-07

Welcome to Pokke iOS! 
This update includes following changes.

■ Additional bug fix

### 3.5.4 — 2023-12-21

Welcome to Pokke iOS! 
This update includes following changes.

■ Additional bug fix

### 3.5.3 — 2023-04-04

Welcome to Pokke iOS! 
This update includes following changes.

■ Additional bug fix

### 3.5.2 — 2022-05-23

Welcome to Pokke iOS! 
This update includes following changes.

■ Additional bug fix

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