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Tokyo for the culturally curious

Museums, galleries, theatres and the historic corners in between — a walkable culture route through Tokyo with free audio stories that go beyond the plaque on the wall.

10 stops · Duration: ~17.5 h · Free · no app store · runs in your browser

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The stops

  1. 1. Tokyo National Museum

    Japan's oldest and largest museum, housing the world's greatest collection of Japanese art and antiquities — samurai armour, Buddhist sculpture, ukiyo-e prints, and more.

    ~120 min at the stop

  2. 2. Roppongi Hills

    Tokyo's premier arts and lifestyle complex featuring the Mori Art Museum (with rooftop Sky Deck views), boutique shops, restaurants, and public art installations.

    ~120 min at the stop

  3. 3. Mori Art Museum

    One of Asia's foremost contemporary art museums on the 53rd floor of Mori Tower, with sweeping Tokyo views from the Sky Deck. World-class rotating exhibitions.

    ~90 min at the stop

  4. 4. Yanaka Old Town

    One of the few Tokyo neighbourhoods that survived WWII bombings, Yanaka retains the atmosphere of pre-war shitamachi. Artisan shops, temples, and a beautiful old cemetery.

    ~90 min at the stop

  5. 5. nezu_museum

    ~45 min at the stop

  6. 6. teamlab_borderless_museum

    ~45 min at the stop

  7. 7. Kabuki-za Theatre Ginza

    Japan's premier kabuki theatre — catch a full day performance or a single-act ticket (1–2 hours). Dramatic costumes, centuries-old stage craft, and English-language audio…

    ~180 min at the stop

  8. 8. National Art Center Tokyo

    A spectacular wave-glass facade building — Japan's largest exhibition space. Entry to many exhibitions is free. Architectural landmark designed by Kisho Kurokawa.

    ~60 min at the stop

  9. 9. Miraikan Science Museum

    Japan's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation — meet ASIMO the robot, see the 10-metre digital globe, and explore cutting-edge tech exhibitions.

    ~120 min at the stop

  10. 10. saionji_temple

    ~45 min at the stop

How it works

CityCompanion is a free web app (PWA). Open it in your browser, pick Tokyo and your interests — the AI builds a walkable route with audio narration in seconds, adapted to time of day, weather and your pace. The stops above are highlights from our curated database; your personal route may vary with your start point and preferences.

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