€71.5 hours
Kyoto: gion's lantern-lit alleys, a self-guided walking tour with audio and quizzes
Filippo Anzivino- Audio
- Quizzes
- Multiplayer
- Free eSIM
Your whole Japan trip, one page at a time
Japan rewards travellers who wander. Ciceru connects 1 city and 9 places with self-guided audio tours and local stories that help you notice what is around you.
Choose a city below, get the local context before you go, then pick a tour and walk whenever the mood strikes.
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Every Ciceru tour in Japan
Choose a self-guided audio tour and explore Japan at your own pace.
Filippo AnzivinoChoose your city
See Japan, city by city
Choose a city on the map, then step into its tours and local stories.
Cities
Places worth knowing
Landmarks across Japan
LandmarkGion Corner
Gion Corner stands as a prominent cultural venue in Kyoto's famous Gion district. Housed within the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Annex Theater, its traditional architectural style offers a…
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LandmarkHanamikoji Street
Wander down Hanamikoji Street, the iconic stone-paved path lined with traditional wooden machiya and discreet ochaya, where the echoes of geiko culture still resonate. As the…
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LandmarkKamo River Noryo-Yuka
Overlooking the Kamo River in Kyoto, the Noryo-Yuka platforms are a distinctive feature of the city's summer evenings. This cherished tradition involves temporary wooden decks, or…
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LandmarkNinenzaka
Ninenzaka, meaning "Two-Year Hill," is a picturesque 150-meter-long, stone-paved pedestrian path in Kyoto's renowned Higashiyama district. Lined with beautifully preserved…
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LandmarkPontocho Alley
Pontocho Alley is a captivating, narrow pedestrian lane in Kyoto, renowned for its traditional wooden facades, glowing lanterns, and hidden restaurants that evoke the city's…
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LandmarkShirakawa Canal
The Shirakawa Canal, located in Kyoto's famous Gion district, offers one of the city's most picturesque and traditional streetscapes. Lined with willow trees, traditional wooden…
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LandmarkStatue of Izumo-no-Okuni
A Monument to a Theatrical Pioneer In Kyoto's historic Gion district, by the Kamo River, stands a bronze statue honoring a revolutionary figure in Japanese performance art. The…
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LandmarkThe Flower Corridor
Gaze upon Hanamikoji Dori, often called "The Flower Corridor," the most prominent street in Kyoto's Gion district. Lined with traditional wooden facades and softly illuminated by…
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LandmarkYasaka Shrine
Approaching Yasaka Shrine, its vibrant vermilion gates and expansive grounds welcome visitors to a sacred site steeped in over a millennium of history and home to a renowned…
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People also ask about Japan
Are Ciceru’s Japan tours self-guided?
Yes. Every Japan tour is self-guided audio: start whenever you like, walk at your own pace, with no group and no fixed departure time.
How much does a Japan tour cost?
Tours start from €7. You pay once per tour, with no subscription and no hidden fees.
How long is a typical Japan tour?
Most tours take between one and three hours. Pause whenever you like and pick up where you left off.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Ciceru tours run directly in your mobile browser. Open the link and start walking.
Can I take a Japan tour without a guide or group?
Absolutely. That is the whole idea: just you, your phone, and the city, on your own schedule.
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