Yokohama Audio Tour: Skyscrapers, Stories & Surprises of Nishi-ku

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Embark on the Yokohama Audio Tour: Skyscrapers, Stories & Surprises of Nishi-ku

Electric lights blaze across Yokohama’s skyline while hidden stories flicker in the shadows below. This is not just a city of glass towers and bustling trains but a labyrinth of secrets most never notice.

Explore at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour that leads off the obvious path. Discover the surprising scandals behind Keikyu Corporation, the rebellious artists who transformed Minato Mirai 21, and quiet corners where city and sea have collided across centuries.

What happened the night a vanished fortune changed the fate of Nishi-ku forever? Which forbidden message was whispered from beneath OK’s bright neon sign? Why did a seemingly harmless railway decision spark chaos across two prefectures?

Move through neon-lit boulevards and echoing plazas. Watch as history twists around modern life and each landmark reveals an untold drama. Uncover the invisible heart of Yokohama from the ground up.

Start listening and unlock the city’s electric secrets.

🗺️ Tour Details

• Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes
• Distance: Around 3.9 km (2.4 miles)
• Audio Content: up to 38min
• Meeting Point: Start at Yokohama Sky Building, only a 5 minute walk from Yokohama Station
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Keikyu Corporation, Yokohama Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama Museum of Art

Experience the charm of Nishi-ku like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

🎒 What's Included

• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Nishi-ku's history to life
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

ℹ️ Important Info

• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Yokohama on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

🎧 What is AllTours?

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:

• 🏢  Yokohama Sky Building (2min)
• 📍  Yokohama New Town Center (4min)
• 📍  Nissan Motor (3min)
• 📍  Keikyu Corporation (4min)
• 📍  OK (4min)
• 🏛️  Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum (4min)
• 📍  GENTO YOKOHAMA (4min)
• 📍  Seijo Ishii (3min)
• 📍  Koei Tecmo Games (3min)
• 📍  Japan Kentucky Fried Chicken (4min)
• 📍  Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 (3min)
• 📍  MARK IS Minato Mirai (3min)
• 🌳  Grand Mall Park (4min)
• 🏛️  Yokohama Museum of Art (4min)
• 🗼  KDX Yokohama Minato Mirai Tower (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: NEO-NEED, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

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Above photo: Thirteen-fri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  •  🇫🇷 French  •  🇪🇸 Spanish  •  🇩🇪 German  •  🇮🇹 Italian  •  🇵🇹 Portuguese  •  🇷🇺 Russian  •  🇯🇵 Japanese  •  🇨🇳 Chinese  •  🇳🇱 Dutch  •  🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  •  🇸🇦 Arabic  •  🇰🇷 Korean  •  🇸🇪 Swedish  •  🇩🇰 Danish  •  🇫🇮 Finnish  •  🇵🇱 Polish  •  🇨🇿 Czech  •  🇭🇺 Hungarian  •  🇬🇷 Greek  •  🇹🇷 Turkish  •  🇮🇳 Hindi  •  🇦🇱 Albanian  •  🇪🇹 Amharic  •  🇦🇲 Armenian  •  🇧🇩 Bengali  •  🇧🇦 Bosnian  •  🇧🇬 Bulgarian  •  🇲🇲 Burmese  •  🇪🇸 Catalan  •  🇭🇷 Croatian  •  🇪🇪 Estonian  •  🇬🇪 Georgian  •  🇮🇳 Gujarati  •  🇮🇸 Icelandic  •  🇮🇩 Indonesian  •  🇮🇳 Kannada  •  🇰🇿 Kazakh  •  🇱🇻 Latvian  •  🇱🇹 Lithuanian  •  🇲🇰 Macedonian  •  🇲🇾 Malay  •  🇮🇳 Malayalam  •  🇮🇳 Marathi  •  🇲🇳 Mongolian  •  🇳🇴 Norwegian  •  🇮🇷 Persian  •  🇮🇳 Punjabi  •  🇷🇴 Romanian  •  🇷🇸 Serbian  •  🇸🇰 Slovak  •  🇸🇮 Slovenian  •  🇸🇴 Somali  •  🇰🇪 Swahili  •  🇵🇭 Tagalog  •  🇮🇳 Tamil  •  🇮🇳 Telugu  •  🇹🇭 Thai  •  🇺🇦 Ukrainian  •  🇵🇰 Urdu  •  🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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