What to explore in Kyoto
Gion
The historic geisha district.
Arashiyama
Bamboo groves and riverside temples.
Higashiyama
Preserved lanes leading to Kiyomizu.
A taste of what you'll hear
“Walking Fushimi Inari’s thousand red gates, hear who paid for each one — and the wish written on the back.”
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Why Avsha, not another tour app
Works anywhere
Not a fixed catalog of a few recorded stops — Avsha generates a story for any spot in Kyoto, on arrival.
Written for you
Pick your interests, travel mode, pace and narrator. The foodie and the history buff hear different tours on the same block.
Never repeats
Come back tomorrow and hear something new. It's a personal radio station for Kyoto, not a single file everyone gets.
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Frequently asked questions about audio tours of Kyoto
Is there a self-guided audio tour of Kyoto?
Yes. Avsha generates a personalized, self-guided audio tour of Kyoto on the fly — press play and it narrates a story about wherever you're standing, from Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to a quiet corner of Gion. No fixed route, no guide, and it works on any street, not just the famous ones.
What's the best free audio tour app for Kyoto?
Avsha is free to start (3 stories, no signup) and built for Kyoto: it tailors each story to your interests, travel mode and language (60+ supported), and never repeats. Unlike a fixed catalog of a few recorded stops, it can tell the story of any spot in the city.
Can I use it offline while walking around Kyoto?
Yes — with Trip Packs you download stories over WiFi before you go and listen anywhere in Kyoto, even in airplane mode or with no signal.
Do I need to book a tour or follow a set path in Kyoto?
No. Avsha isn't a scheduled walking tour — just open it wherever you are in Kyoto and press play. Wander Gion, double back, or stand in front of the Fushimi Inari Shrine and it adapts to you in real time.
How much does an audio tour of Kyoto cost?
It's free to try. After your first few stories you can top up with an affordable credit pack or go Pro for unlimited exploring — far less than a guided Kyoto walking tour, and yours to use anywhere in the world.
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