Tokyo, Japan: Towns to Explore on Foot

Tokyo is a region of Japan with far more to explore than its central metropolis alone. From museums and university buildings in Tokyo to shrines, temples and cultural attractions in Hachioji and Higashikurume, it offers a broad mix of places to visit. Neywo has free audio guides for 3 cities in Tokyo, covering 992 narrated places in total.

What to see and do in Tokyo

The region’s attractions are spread across three cities available on Neywo. Here are some of the places to include in a Tokyo itinerary.

Tokyo

The city of Tokyo contains 956 narrated places, making it the main focus for exploring the region. Its highlights include Hirakawa-tenmangu, Keio University, Saint Ignatius Church and カザルスホール.

Hirakawa-tenmangu is one of the places to discover through the city’s audio guide. Keio University offers a different perspective on Tokyo, while Saint Ignatius Church adds a religious landmark to the city’s cultural landscape. カザルスホール completes this selection with another distinctive place to visit.

With such a large number of narrated places in the city, Tokyo is a good starting point for anyone looking for things to do in Tokyo and wanting to explore beyond a short list of famous sights.

Hachioji

West of the main city, Hachioji has 33 narrated places. Its highlights include the Silk Road Museum, Hachiōji Yume Art Museum, Murauchi Art Museum and Takao 599 Museum.

The Silk Road Museum focuses the visit on a specific cultural theme, while Hachiōji Yume Art Museum and Murauchi Art Museum offer opportunities to explore the area through art. Takao 599 Museum adds another museum stop to the city’s selection.

Hachioji is one of the best towns to visit in Tokyo for travellers who want to see a different side of the region and include museums in their route.

Higashikurume

Higashikurume has 3 narrated places: Shinmei Shrine (Higashi Kurume), Maesawa Hachiman Shrine and Beishin-ji Temple.

The three sites create a compact introduction to the city’s religious heritage. Shinmei Shrine (Higashi Kurume) and Maesawa Hachiman Shrine are both shrine visits, while Beishin-ji Temple provides a temple setting. Together, they make Higashikurume a straightforward place to explore as part of a wider Tokyo trip.

A Tokyo audio guide for exploring at your own pace

Neywo offers free audio guides for 3 cities in Tokyo, with 992 narrated places in total and 2 walking tours. Narration is available in 11 languages. The app plays each story as you reach the place, so you can explore at your own pace, without a group or a schedule.

Explore Tokyo with Neywo

Download Neywo and use it as your Tokyo travel guide while walking through the region. Choose among the 2 walking tours, or explore the narrated places in Tokyo, Hachioji and Higashikurume independently. Each story starts when you reach the relevant place, allowing you to learn about what you are seeing without joining a group or following a fixed schedule. You can also continue your journey through Japan and discover more destinations across the country.