Geisha districts, Zen gardens, and 2,000 temples
Explore Kyoto with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates the 2,000 temples and shrines, the geisha traditions of Gion, and the Zen philosophy behind every raked gravel garden. Kyoto served as Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, and its cultural density is unmatched.
Free on iOS and Android. No account required to start exploring.
Open the app and go. GPS triggers stories automatically as you move.
Hear narrated stories, ask follow-up questions, and explore at your own pace.
Kyoto's temples can blur together without context. Wexplo narrates the specific Buddhist or Shinto tradition behind each one, explains the design philosophy of Zen gardens, and tells the geisha stories that make Gion's lantern-lit streets come alive.
March to April for cherry blossoms along the Philosopher's Path, or November for fiery autumn maples.
Japanese, English
Walk the Philosopher's Path from Ginkaku-ji to Nanzen-ji in the early morning. This two-kilometer canal-side path passes through quiet residential Kyoto, and Wexplo narrates the philosopher Nishida Kitaro who walked it daily for contemplation.
Yes, Wexplo is free to download and use in Kyoto. The app generates AI-powered audio stories about places as you explore. A premium subscription is available for additional features like offline mode and deeper content.
Wexplo can cache stories for offline use. Download stories before your trip and listen without an internet connection while walking through Kyoto.
Wexplo generates stories in over 14 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more.
Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, Wexplo lets you explore Kyoto at your own pace. Stories trigger automatically by GPS as you walk — no waiting, no rushing, completely hands-free.
Download Wexplo for free and let AI-powered audio stories guide you through Kyoto. Works offline, supports 14 languages.